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British Rail class 24 and Sulzer type 2
The diesel locomotives later called class 24 were designed as a part of the 1955 modernisation program and initially carried numbers starting with D5000. Their second name “Sulzer Type 2” gives reference to the origin...
General
| Property | British Rail class 24 and Sulzer type 2 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1958-1961 |
| Manufacturers | Derby, Darlington, Crewe |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 24 and Sulzer type 2 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.39 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.13 m |
| Service weight | 74.2 t |
| Adhesive weight | 74.2 t |
| Axle load | 18.5 t |
| Fuel capacity | 2,275 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 24 and Sulzer type 2 Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Sulzer 6LDA28 |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 24 and Sulzer type 2 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 865 kW (1,176 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Starting effort | 186.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 24 and Sulzer type 2 Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.89 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.7 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
