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British Rail class 58
When it became clear that production of larger numbers of the class 56 would be too expensive, British Rail started development of a simpler successor. The new type became class 58 and the first ones were introduced i...
General
| Property | British Rail class 58Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1982-1987 |
| Manufacturers | BREL |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 58Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.13 m |
| Wheelbase | 14.86 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.19 m |
| Service weight | 130 t |
| Adhesive weight | 130 t |
| Axle load | 21.7 t |
| Fuel capacity | 4,478 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 58Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Ruston Paxman 12RK3ACT |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 58Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,461 kW (3,346 PS) |
| Top speed | 129 km/h |
| Starting effort | 266.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 58Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.78 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 18.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
