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British Rail class 55 “Deltic” and English Electric Type 5
In the fifties, British Railways searched for a way to replace the fastest steam-hauled express services on the East Coast Main Line between King's Cross and Edinburgh. Since electrification of the complete ECML was n...
General
| Property | British Rail class 55 “Deltic” and English Electric Type 5Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1955, 1961-1962 |
| Manufacturers | English Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 55 “Deltic” and English Electric Type 5Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.18 m |
| Wheelbase | 17.83 m |
| Service weight | 100.6 t |
| Adhesive weight | 100.6 t |
| Axle load | 16.8 t |
| Fuel capacity | 4,088 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 55 “Deltic” and English Electric Type 5Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2x Napier D18-25 Deltic |
| Engine type | 18-cyl. triangle opposed diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 55 “Deltic” and English Electric Type 5Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,461 kW (3,346 PS) |
| Top speed | 161 km/h |
| Starting effort | 222.4 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 55 “Deltic” and English Electric Type 5Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.44 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 24.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
