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British Rail class 53
originally D 0280
Great Britain | 1961
only one produced
D 0280 at Swindon Works
D 0280 at Swindon Works
collection Peter Boor
General
Built1961
ManufacturerBrush Traction
Axle configC-C 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length68 ft 10 in
Service weight257,600 lbs
Adhesive weight257,600 lbs
Axle load42,933 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed100 mph
Starting effort60,000 lbf
EngineMaybach MD655
Engine type2x V12 diesel
Fuel1,730 us gal (diesel)
Engine output2,880 hp (2,148 kW)
Calculated Values
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freight
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