British Rail Class 09

British Rail Class 09
09012 at Brighton station
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderBritish Railways' Darlington Works, Horwich Works
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-6-0
 • UICC
Gauge4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter4 ft 6 in (1.372 m)
Minimum curve3.5 chains (70 m)
Wheelbase11 ft 6 in (3.51 m)
Length29 ft 3 in (8.92 m)
Width8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Height12 ft 8+1⁄2 in (3.87 m)
Loco weight49 long tons (49.8 t)
Fuel capacity668 imp gal (3,040 L; 802 US gal)
Prime moverEnglish Electric 6KT
Traction motorsEnglish Electric 506, 2 off
TransmissionDC generator, DC traction motors, double reduction gearing
Train heatingNone
Train brakesoriginally vacuum, later dual, some now air only
Performance figures
Top speed27.5 mph (44.3 km/h)
Power outputEngine: 350 hp (261 kW)
Tractive effortMaximum: 35,000 lbf (155.7 kN)
Continuous: 8,800 lbf (39.1 kN)
Brakeforce19 long tons-force (189 kN)
Career
Railroad(s)British Rail
NumberD3665–D3671, D3719–D3721, D4099–D4114;
later 09001–09026
Axle load classRA 5

The British Rail Class 09 is a class of 0-6-0 diesel locomotive designed primarily for shunting but also short distance freight trips along branch lines.[1] For this reason, though similar to the existing Class 08 shunting locomotives, Class 09s were re-geared to give a maximum top speed of 27.5 mph (44 km/h) at the expense of a lower tractive effort. They originally operated in the Southern Region of British Railways, though following privatisation in 1997 they have been distributed much farther afield.

References

  1. ↑ "Class 09". semgonline.com. 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2012.


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