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British Rail class D16/2
Great Britain | 1950
3 produced
No. 10203 with an express train at Wolverton in May 1957
No. 10203 with an express train at Wolverton in May 1957
Ben Brooksbank / Pioneer SR Diesel on Up express near Wolverton
Variant10201, 1020210203
General
Built19501954
ManufacturerAshford, Brighton, English Electric
Axle config1-C+C-1 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length63 ft 9 in
Wheelbase55 ft 6 in
Service weight302,400 lbs297,920 lbs
Adhesive weight248,640 lbs246,400 lbs
Axle load41,440 lbs41,068 lbs
Boiler
Variant10201, 1020210203
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed110 mph90 mph
Starting effort48,000 lbf50,000 lbf
EngineEnglish Electric 16SVT Mk IEnglish Electric 16SVT Mk II
Engine typeV16 diesel
Fuel1,382 us gal (diesel)
Engine output1,750 hp (1,305 kW)2,000 hp (1,491 kW)
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