British Rail Class D16/1 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids LMS 10000 & 10001 (British Rail class D16/1)
No.10000 at Chinley
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	LMS Derby Works
Order number	LMS Lot number 198
Build date	1947–1948
Total production	2
UIC classification	Co′Co′
Gauge	4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter	3 ft 6 in (1.067 m)
Wheelbase	51 ft 2 in (15.60 m)
Length	61 ft 2 in (18.64 m)
Width	9 ft 3 in (2.82 m)
Height	12 ft 11+1⁄2 in (3.95 m)
Locomotive weight	127 long tons 13 cwt (285,900 lb or 129.7 t) later 130.65 long tons (132.75 t)
Fuel capacity	815 imp gal (3,710 L; 979 US gal) main 85 imp gal (390 L; 102 US gal) service
Prime mover	English Electric 16SVT Mk I
Engine RPM range	450 - 750 rpm
Traction motors	EE 519/3B, 6 off
Transmission	Diesel electric
Multiple working	Yes
Power output	1,760 hp (1,310 kW) gross, 1,600 hp (1,190 kW) net
Tractive effort	41,400 lbf (184,000 N) max
Train heating	Clarkson Steam generator, later replaced by Spanner 2,000 pounds (910 kg) per hour model
Train brakes	Vacuum
Power class	LMS: 5P5F BR: 5MT, later 6P/5F later Type 3
Withdrawn	1963, 1966
Disposition	Both scrapped

British Railways Class D16/1 or 10000 and 10001 were the first mainline diesel locomotives in Great Britain. They were built by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway at its Derby Works, using the EE16SVT 1600 hp diesel engine with electric transmission, in association with English Electric and the Vulcan Foundry, with whom the LMS had had a long working relationship.

Images for kids

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  LMS 10000 in LMS livery at Cricklewood in 1948

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  No.10001 at Willesden shed in 1965