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British Rail class 56 and Electroputere LDE 3500
The class 56 originated in the need of British Railways for a new power class 5 diesel locomotive in the seventies. It was specified that the bodyshell and many mechanical parts would be from the class 47. The engine ...
General
| Property | British Rail class 56 and Electroputere LDE 3500Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1976-1984 |
| Manufacturers | Electroputere, BREL |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 56 and Electroputere LDE 3500Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.36 m |
| Service weight | 125 t |
| Adhesive weight | 125 t |
| Axle load | 20.8 t |
| Fuel capacity | 5,231 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 56 and Electroputere LDE 3500Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Ruston-Paxman 16RK3CT |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 56 and Electroputere LDE 3500Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,424 kW (3,296 PS) |
| Top speed | 129 km/h |
| Starting effort | 274.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 56 and Electroputere LDE 3500Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.46 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 19.4 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
