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British Rail class 55 “Deltic”
originally D9000
Great Britain | 1955
22 produced
55012 in 1976 at London King's Cross
55012 in 1976 at London King's Cross
Barry Lewis
General
Built1955, 1961-1962
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Axle configC-C 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length69 ft 6 in
Wheelbase58 ft 6 in
Service weight221,760 lbs
Adhesive weight221,760 lbs
Axle load36,960 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed100 mph
Starting effort50,000 lbf
Engine2x Napier D18-25 Deltic
Engine type18-cyl. triangle opposed diesel
Fuel1,080 us gal (diesel)
Engine output3,300 hp (2,461 kW)
Calculated Values
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