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British Rail class 43 (High Speed Train)

HST in Intercity blue and gray livery at Slittingmill

Since it became apparent in the seventies that electrification of all main lines would not be possible, British Railways had a diesel-powered high-speed train built. In order to keep the axle loads low, a streamlined ...

British Rail class 43 (High Speed Train)Remove
Variant
re-engined MTU
Built ab 2005
Manufacturers BREL;Crewe
Wheel arrangement TZ9-36-8 tk
Gauge 1435 mm
Length
Service mass
Top speed 201 km/h
Power
Engine MTU 16V 4000 R41R

General

Property British Rail class 43 (High Speed Train)Remove
Built ab 2005
Manufacturers BREL, Crewe
Wheel arrangement B-B+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2+2-2+B-B
Gauge 1,435 mm

Dimensions and weights

Property British Rail class 43 (High Speed Train)Remove
Length loco 17.79 m
Wheelbase 12.90 m
Adhesion mass 140.6 t
Rigid wheelbase 2.59 m
Axle load 17.6 t

Power plant

Property British Rail class 43 (High Speed Train)Remove
Engine MTU 16V 4000 R41R
Engine type 2x V16 diesel

Power

Property British Rail class 43 (High Speed Train)Remove
Power source diesel-electric
Indicated power 3,356 kW (4,563 PS)
Top speed 201 km/h
Starting effort 160.1 kN

Calculated values

Property British Rail class 43 (High Speed Train)Remove
Factor of adhesion 1 : 8.61
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