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British Rail class 24 (Sulzer type 2)
originally D5000
Great Britain | 1958
151 produced
D5054, later 24054, in its original livery at Winchcombe in October 2009
D5054, later 24054, in its original livery at Winchcombe in October 2009
Hugh Llewelyn
Variant24/024/1
General
Built1958-1961
ManufacturerDerby, Darlington, Crewe
Axle configB-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length50 ft 6 in
Wheelbase36 ft 6 in
Service weight176,960 lbs163,520 lbs
Adhesive weight176,960 lbs163,520 lbs
Axle load44,240 lbs40,880 lbs
Boiler
Variant24/024/1
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed75 mph
Starting effort42,000 lbf
EngineSulzer 6LDA28
Engine type6-cyl. diesel
Fuel655 us gal (diesel)601 us gal (diesel)
Engine output1,160 hp (865 kW)
Calculated Values
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passenger
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