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British Rail class 52
After the Western Region had already ordered diesel-hydraulic locomotives, unlike the rest of the country, a more powerful locomotive was needed. This led to the production of 74 twin-engine machines with a total of 2...
| British Rail class 52Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1961-1964 |
| Manufacturers | Swindon;Crewe |
| Wheel arrangement | CC |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 20726 mm |
| Service mass | 109733 kg |
| Top speed | 145 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | Maybach MD655 |
General
| Property | British Rail class 52 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1961-1964 |
| Manufacturers | Swindon, Crewe |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 52 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.73 m |
| Wheelbase | 16.66 m |
| Service mass | 109.7 t |
| Adhesion mass | 109.7 t |
| Axle load | 18.3 t |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 52 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Maybach MD655 |
| Engine type | 2x V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 52 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 2,013 kW (2,737 PS) |
| Top speed | 145 km/h |
| Starting effort | 296.7 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 52 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.63 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 18.3 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
