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British Rail class 23 and English Electric type 2
The class 23, originally known as D5900, was a class of ten type 2 diesel locomotives built by English Electric in 1959. It was powered by a Napier Deltic engine with nine cylinders that was basically one half of one ...
General
| Property | British Rail class 23 and English Electric type 2Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturers | English Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 23 and English Electric type 2Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.03 m |
| Wheelbase | 12.34 m |
| Service weight | 75.2 t |
| Adhesive weight | 75.2 t |
| Axle load | 18.8 t |
| Fuel capacity | 2,498 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 23 and English Electric type 2Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Napier T9-29 Deltic |
| Engine type | 9-cyl. triangle opposed diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 23 and English Electric type 2Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 820 kW (1,115 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Starting effort | 209.1 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 23 and English Electric type 2Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.53 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
