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British Rail class 28 (Metropolitan-Vickers type 2)
originally D5700
Great Britain | 1958
20 produced
D5718 in September 1965 with an express train at Farington Junction
D5718 in September 1965 with an express train at Farington Junction
Ben Brooksbank

In order to be able to test two-stroke diesels as part of the British Railways' modernization plan, the class 28 with the Crossley HST was ordered from Metropolitan-Vickers. This had eight cylinders in V-shape and exhaust pulse pressure charging. This engine had already been used in the Irish class A and the WAGR class X. What was special was the asymmetrical underframe with a two- and a three-axle bogie, which led to the Co-Bo wheel arrangement.

The class 28 got the nicknames “Metrovicks”, “Crossleys” and “Co-Bos”. One problem was the windows in the driver's cab falling out, which could be resolved. However, the engines caused bigger problems. In addition to excessive exhaust plumes, this was primarily due to insufficient reliability, which led to many failures. That's why they were often used double headed so that they could continue running if one locomotive failed. Like other British diesel locomotives with non-standard engines, they were retired between 1967 and 1968.

General
Built1958-1959
ManufacturerMetropolitan-Vickers
Axle configC-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length56 ft 7 1/2 in
Wheelbase42 ft 9 in
Service weight217,280 lbs
Adhesive weight217,280 lbs
Axle load45,920 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed75 mph
Starting effort50,000 lbf
EngineCrossley HST
Engine typeV8 diesel
Fuel613 us gal (diesel)
Engine output1,200 hp (895 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
passenger
freight
last changed: 12/2023
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