British Rail Class D3/5

British Rail Class D3/5
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderBritish Railways’ Darlington Works
Build date1955
Total produced15
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-6-0 DE
 • UICC
Gauge4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter4 ft 6 in (1.372 m)
Loco weight47.00 long tons (47.75 t)
Prime moverLister-Blackstone ER6T
Traction motorsBTH, 2 off
MU workingNot fitted
Train heatingNone
Train brakesVacuum
Performance figures
Top speed20 mph (32 km/h)
Power outputEngine: 350 bhp (261 kW)
Tractive effort35,000 lbf (155.7 kN)
Career
Railroad(s)British Railways
ClassDEJ6; later D3/5; later 3/1D; no TOPS class
Number13152–13166; later D3152–D3156
Axle load classRoute availability
Retired1967
DispositionAll scrapped

British Rail Class D3/5 was a shunting locomotive built by British Rail at their Darlington Works in England. It was a diesel powered locomotive in the pre-TOPS period and the class was numbered 13152–13166 (later renumbered D3152-D3166).


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