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British Rail class 28 and Metropolitan-Vickers type 2
In order to be able to test two-stroke diesels as part of the British Railways' modernization plan, the class 28 with the Crossley HST was ordered from Metropolitan-Vickers. This had eight cylinders in V-shape and exh...
| British Rail class 28 and Metropolitan-Vickers type 2Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1958-1959 |
| Manufacturers | Metropolitan-Vickers |
| Wheel arrangement | CoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 17259 mm |
| Service mass | 98557 kg |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | Crossley HST |
General
| Property | British Rail class 28 and Metropolitan-Vickers type 2 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1958-1959 |
| Manufacturers | Metropolitan-Vickers |
| Wheel arrangement | C-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 28 and Metropolitan-Vickers type 2 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.26 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.03 m |
| Service mass | 98.6 t |
| Adhesion mass | 98.6 t |
| Axle load | 20.8 t |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 28 and Metropolitan-Vickers type 2 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Crossley HST |
| Engine type | V8 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 28 and Metropolitan-Vickers type 2 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 895 kW (1,217 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Starting effort | 222.4 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 28 and Metropolitan-Vickers type 2 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.35 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.1 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
