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British Rail class D16/1
To test diesel traction for mainline use, the LMS built two diesel locomotives in their Derby works with the help of English Electric. Overall designer at Derby was George Ivatt. The two locomotives were numbered 1000...
| British Rail class D16/1Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | as built |
| Built | 1947-1948 |
| Manufacturers | Derby |
| Wheel arrangement | CoCo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 18640 mm |
| Service mass | 129699 kg |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | English Electric 16SVT Mk.I |
General
| Property | British Rail class D16/1as built |
|---|---|
| Built | 1947-1948 |
| Manufacturers | Derby |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class D16/1as built |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.64 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.60 m |
| Service mass | 129.7 t |
| Adhesion mass | 129.7 t |
| Axle load | 21.6 t |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class D16/1as built |
|---|---|
| Engine | English Electric 16SVT Mk.I |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class D16/1as built |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,193 kW (1,622 PS) |
| Top speed | 150 km/h |
| Starting effort | 184.2 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class D16/1as built |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 6.91 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
