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British Rail class 57
In the nineties, Freightliner was faced with the problem that their fleet of class 47 diesel-electrics was ageing and inefficient. Since the procurement of new locomotives would have been too expensive, they decided t...
General
| Property | British Rail class 57 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1998-2004 |
| Manufacturers | Brush Traction |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 57 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.38 m |
| Service weight | 120.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 120.9 t |
| Axle load | 20.2 t |
| Fuel capacity | 5,546 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 57 Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 12-645E3 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 57 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,715 kW (2,332 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 57 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 14.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
