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New Zealand Railways class D[h]F[/h]
The D[h]F[/h] was the first class of diesel locomotives that the NZR procured for use on main lines. The engine used was the well-known turbocharged diesel from English Electric with twelve cylinders and an output of ...
| New Zealand Railways class D[h]F[/h]Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1954 |
| Manufacturers | English Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | (2Co)(Co2) |
| Gauge | 1067 mm |
| Length | 17678 mm |
| Service mass | 106685 kg |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | English Electric 12SVT Mk 2 |
General
| Property | New Zealand Railways class D[h]F[/h] Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1954 |
| Manufacturers | English Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-C+C-2 |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | New Zealand Railways class D[h]F[/h] Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.68 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.85 m |
| Service mass | 106.7 t |
| Adhesion mass | 70.1 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.66 m |
| Axle load | 11.7 t |
Power plant
| Property | New Zealand Railways class D[h]F[/h] Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | English Electric 12SVT Mk 2 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | New Zealand Railways class D[h]F[/h] Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,119 kW (1,521 PS) |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
| Starting effort | 171.3 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | New Zealand Railways class D[h]F[/h] Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.02 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.52 |
