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Medium Diesel-Electric Shunters[Inhalt]
British Rail class 08
originally D3000
Great Britain | 1952
996 produced
08483 at the Old Oak Common depot open house in September 2017
08483 at the Old Oak Common depot open house in September 2017
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Based on the diesel shunting locomotives of the LMS, which later became the class 11, the class 08 was created as the standard shunting locomotive for British Railways. Power was provided by a six-cylinder from English Electric via two electric traction motors and coupling rods. 996 units were built in about ten years, making the class 08 the most-built British diesel locomotive. The classes 09, 10 and 13 were also created on this basis. The last pair of class 08 locomotives are still in commercial use today and more than 80 are preserved today, many of them operational.

Variantonly air or vacuum brakedboth brake types
General
Built1952-1962
ManufacturerCrewe, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster, Horwich
Axle configC 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length29 ft 3 in
Wheelbase11 ft 6 in
Rigid wheelbase11 ft 6 in
Service weight111,100 lbs112,890 lbs
Adhesive weight111,100 lbs112,890 lbs
Axle load33,330 lbs37,630 lbs
Boiler
Variantonly air or vacuum brakedboth brake types
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed20 mph
Starting effort35,000 lbf
EngineEnglish Electric 6KT
Engine type6-cyl. diesel
Fuel802 us gal (diesel)
Engine output350 hp (261 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
switcher
last changed: 07/2023
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German Reichsbahn V 75
later class 107
Germany | 1962
20 produced
107 104 in a brochure of DEWAG Halle
107 104 in a brochure of DEWAG Halle

The V 75 was a locomotive imported from Czechoslovakia, 20 of which were only procured for the shunting service around Leipzig Central Station. The reason for their procurement was that at the end of the fifties the six-coupled shunting locomotives of the class 80 had to be replaced, but the GDR was not yet able to produce a shunting locomotive in the required power class themself. That is why the choice fell on the locomotives manufactured by CKD in Prague, which were used in Czechoslovakia as the T 435.0 and in the Soviet Union as the ЧМЭ2.

These engines were B-B diesel-electric locomotives with a cab at only one end. The power came from a slow-running in-line six-cylinder, which accordingly had a large displacement of 163 liters. The normal direction of travel, in the style of steam locomotives, was with the engine compartment ahead, severely reducing forward visibility. Since there was only one auxiliary driver's desk in the other direction of travel, it was not possible to take advantage of the better visibility in this direction. The technical deviations from the engines of the CSD were negligible and mainly affected the adapted braking system.

The locomotives, popularly known as “Hector”, were mostly used in shunting service due to their design, but were also used in line service in the vicinity of Leipzig. The engines, which could only travel 60 km/h, not only pulled freight trains, but also commuter trains. Due to the lack of train heating, however, its use in front of passenger trains was limited to the warm season. They were classified as class 107 from 1970 and were retired by 1984. Two pieces now reached the works railway of the Karsdorf cement works, which were later reinforced by four pieces from the former Czechoslovakia by the meanwhile privatized railway company. Today there is still one example that is operational again and bears the colors of the Reichsbahn.

General
Built1962
ManufacturerČKD
Axle configB-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length41 ft 2 1/2 in
Wheelbase28 ft 6 1/2 in
Rigid wheelbase7 ft 10 1/2 in
Service weight138,009 lbs
Adhesive weight138,009 lbs
Axle load34,833 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed37 mph
EngineCKD 6 S 310 DR
Engine type6-cyl. diesel
Engine output740 hp (552 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
switcher
last changed: 03/2022
General Electric 44-ton switcher
United States | 1940
386 produced
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy No. 9103 was the first example to leave the factory
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy No. 9103 was the first example to leave the factory
collection Taylor Rush

With the advent of diesel traction in various areas of application in the USA, more and more diesel-powered shunting locomotives were procured. In the mid-range, the problem lay in a law requiring a second person in the cab to play the role of fireman for locomotives of all types of propulsion weighing 90,000 pounds and over. As a result, several manufacturers developed diesel shunters just below this limit, of which the 44-tonner from GE was the most well-known model.

In order to ensure an optimal view in both directions of travel, the driver's cab was placed exactly in the middle and raised. There was a hood on each side of the driver's cab, under which was a diesel engine with a generator. Most of the locomotives were powered by two Caterpillar D17000s with eight V-shaped cylinders and 180 hp each. With a maximum of ten pieces each, different six-cylinders were used. This was either the Hercules DFXD also with 180 hp, the Buda 6DH1742 with 200 hp or the Caterpillar D342 with 190 hp

Preserved locomotive in February 2009 at the Cowan Railroad Museum, Tennessee
Preserved locomotive in February 2009 at the Cowan Railroad Museum, Tennessee
Casey Fleser

Of a total of 386 built vehicles, 276 went to US companies. 47 pieces were created from a special military variant that were delivered to the US armed forces. These had been given a lower cab for use in Europe and weighed down to 90,000 pounds. Of these, 31 were later sold to the Indian Railways and twelve to the Portuguese CP. The remaining four went to Australia, where they first came to the New South Wales State Railways and were listed as Class 79s. They changed hands several times and two of them ended up with the British Phosphate Commission where they were fitted with more modern Caterpillar D3306 engines in 1979.

VariantCaterpillar D17000Hercules DFXDBuda 6DH1742Caterpillar D342
General
Built1940-1956
ManufacturerGeneral Electric
Axle configB-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length33 ft 4 3/4 in
Wheelbase24 ft 3 1/2 in
Rigid wheelbase5 ft
Service weight88,000 lbs
Adhesive weight88,000 lbs
Axle load22,000 lbs
Boiler
VariantCaterpillar D17000Hercules DFXDBuda 6DH1742Caterpillar D342
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed35 mph
Starting effort27,000 lbf
EngineCaterpillar D17000Hercules DFXDBuda 6DH1742Caterpillar D342
Engine type2x V8 diesel2x 6-cyl. diese1
Fuel250 us gal (diesel)
Engine output360 hp (268 kW)400 hp (298 kW)380 hp (283 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
switcher
industry
last changed: 09/2022
General Electric Boxcab
United States | 1928
17 produced
70-ton boxcab of the Hoboken Manufacturers Railroad Co. in June 1933 in Hoboken, New Jersey
70-ton boxcab of the Hoboken Manufacturers Railroad Co. in June 1933 in Hoboken, New Jersey
collection Taylor Rush
Erie Railroad No. 25 with the single 800 hp engine
Erie Railroad No. 25 with the single 800 hp engine
Variant60 ton100 ton120 ton (Erie)120 ton (Canadian National)
General
Built1928-1931
ManufacturerGeneral Electric
Axle configB-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length41 ft 6 1/4 in
Wheelbase28 ft 6 in
Rigid wheelbase8 ft
Service weight122,000 lbs200,000 lbs240,000 lbs
Adhesive weight122,000 lbs200,000 lbs240,000 lbs
Axle load30,500 lbs50,000 lbs60,000 lbs
Boiler
Variant60 ton100 ton120 ton (Erie)120 ton (Canadian National)
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
EngineIngersoll Rand
Engine type6-cyl. diesel2x 6-cyl. diese16-cyl. diesel2x 6-cyl. diese1
Engine output300 hp (224 kW)600 hp (447 kW)800 hp (597 kW)600 hp (447 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
switcher
London, Midland & Scottish No. 7080 to 7119
British Rail class D3/7
Great Britain | 1939
40 produced
Works photo of LMS No. 7080
Works photo of LMS No. 7080
The Engineer, January 1940
Variant7080-70997100-7119
General
Built1939-1942
ManufacturerDerby
Axle configC 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length31 ft 4 1/2 in
Wheelbase15 ft 3 in
Rigid wheelbase15 ft 3 in
Service weight123,760 lbs119,840 lbs
Adhesive weight123,760 lbs119,840 lbs
Axle load41,253 lbs39,947 lbs
Boiler
Variant7080-70997100-7119
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed20 mph
Starting effort35,000 lbf
EngineEnglish Electric 6KT
Engine type6-cyl. diesel
Fuel794 us gal (diesel)
Engine output350 hp (261 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
switcher
Malayan State Railway class 19
Malaysia | 1983
10 produced
19105 in April 2005 at Port Dickson
19105 in April 2005 at Port Dickson
Mfrna2
General
Built1983
ManufacturerHitachi
Axle configB-B 
Gauge3 ft 3 3/8 in (Meter gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length36 ft 8 15/16 in
Service weight126,545 lbs
Adhesive weight126,545 lbs
Axle load31,747 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed43 mph
Starting effort30,574 lbf
EngineMTU 6V 396 TC12
Engine type6-cyl. diesel
Engine output644 hp (480 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
switcher
MPI MP8AC-3
Metropolitan Transportation Authority class R156
United States | 2012
28 produced
OL929 in February 2019 at Gowanus/Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City
OL929 in February 2019 at Gowanus/Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City
Tdorante10

The MP8AC-3 is a diesel-electric locomotive built by MotivePower, Inc for the New York City subway. Right from the basic concept, it was developed as a work train locomotive for this operator. The model name here stands for 800 hp and AC drive.

Since the third rail is generally switched off during work, an electric drive was completely dispensed with. Instead, in addition to the 800 hp main diesel, a second, smaller one is used, which is used to generate electricity when stationary. The bogies are the same from Kawasaki as on the R160 class subway trains and use the same three-phase traction motors from Siemens.

General
Built2012-2013
ManufacturerMotivePower
Axle configB-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length53 ft 3 1/4 in
Wheelbase36 ft
Service weight116,000 lbs
Adhesive weight116,000 lbs
Axle load29,000 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed30 mph
Starting effort20,250 lbf
EngineCummins QSK 23G
Engine type6-cyl. diesel
Fuel500 us gal (diesel)
Engine output860 hp (641 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
switcher
three-phase AC
last changed: 12/2023
Czech Railways class 731
Czech Republic | 1988
62 produced
731.022 in April 2015
731.022 in April 2015
PetrS.

As a direct further development of the T 457.0, CKD presented two prototypes in 1988, for which the designation T 457.1 was initially planned. With the introduction of the new scheme in the same year, they became the class 731. During development, attention was paid to improve ergonomics and visibility in the driver's cab, among other things. A new frame was also used, which had deformation elements for better protection in the event of an accident. Like its predecessor, it is used in shunting service and for transporting light local freight trains.

Although the same engine was used as in the previous locomotive, the continuous tractive effort was increased from 104 to 170 kN. Also new was an dynamic brake, which is also useful for shunting. In 1991 and 1992, two series of 30 locomotives each were built, which initially replaced the T 435.0, T 458.1, T 444.0 and T 444.1 locomotives. Later they also took over the tasks of the T 457.0.

General
Built1988, 1991-1992
ManufacturerČKD
Axle configB-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length50 ft 1 9/16 in
Wheelbase31 ft 5 15/16 in
Rigid wheelbase7 ft 10 1/2 in
Service weight149,914 lbs
Adhesive weight149,914 lbs
Axle load37,479 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed50 mph
Starting effort46,086 lbf
EngineCKD K 6 S 230 DR
Engine type6-cyl. diesel
Fuel1,057 us gal (diesel)
Engine output805 hp (600 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
switcher
last changed: 09/2022
Czechoslovak State Railways class T 435.0
Czech Railways and Slovak Railway class 720
Czechoslovakia | 1958
287 produced
T 435 040 in 2010 in Ceská Trebová
T 435 040 in 2010 in Ceská Trebová
Dezidor
General
Built1958-1962
ManufacturerČKD
Axle configB-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length37 ft 4 1/16 in
Wheelbase7 ft 10 1/2 in
Rigid wheelbase28 ft 6 1/2 in
Service weight134,482 lbs
Adhesive weight134,482 lbs
Axle load33,731 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed37 mph
Starting effort44,962 lbf
EngineCKD 6 S 310 DR
Engine type6-cyl. diesel
Engine output742 hp (553 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
switcher
freight
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