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British Rail class 37 and English Electric type 3
The class 37, known as the English Electric Type 3 until TOPS numbering was introduced in 1968, is one of Britain's best-known diesel locos. Their use began in 1960 with the first production batch of 42 locomotives an...
General
| Property | British Rail class 37 and English Electric type 3 modernized |
|---|---|
| Built | 1960-1965 |
| Manufacturers | English Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 37 and English Electric type 3 modernized |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.75 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.44 m |
| Service weight | 106.7 t |
| Adhesive weight | 106.7 t |
| Axle load | 17.8 t |
| Fuel capacity | 7,684 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 37 and English Electric type 3 modernized |
|---|---|
| Engine | English Electric 12CSVT |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 37 and English Electric type 3 modernized |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,305 kW (1,774 PS) |
| Top speed | 129 km/h |
| Starting effort | 278.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 37 and English Electric type 3 modernized |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.76 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
