British Rail Class D2/5

British Rail Class D2/5
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-mechanical
BuilderAndrew Barclay Sons & Co.
Serial number402–411
Build date1956–1957
Total produced10
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-6-0 DM
 • UICC
Gauge4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter3 ft 6 in (1.067 m)
Loco weight32.00 long tons (32.51 t)
Prime moverGardner 8L3
TransmissionMechanical, Wilson four-speed gearbox
MU workingNot fitted
Train heatingNone
Train brakesNone
Performance figures
Top speed17.75 mph (28.6 km/h)
Power outputEngine: 204 bhp (152 kW)
Tractive effort15,340 lbf (68.2 kN)
Career
Railroad(s)British Rail
ClassDJ14; later D2/5; later 2/12A
Number11177–11186; D2400–D2409 from 1959 to 1961
Axle load classRoute availability 2
Retired1967–1969

British Rail Class D2/5 was a locomotive commissioned by British Rail in England. It was a diesel powered locomotive in the pre-TOPS period built by Andrew Barclay with a Gardner engine.


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