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British Rail class 13
originally D4500
Great Britain | 1965
3 produced
13003 in August 1974 at Tinsley marshalling yard
13003 in August 1974 at Tinsley marshalling yard
Nigel Tout
General
Built1965
ManufacturerDarlington
Axle configC+C 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length60 ft 1 in
Wheelbase42 ft 1 1/2 in
Rigid wheelbase11 ft 6 in
Service weight268,800 lbs
Adhesive weight268,800 lbs
Axle load44,800 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed20 mph
Starting effort70,000 lbf
EngineEnglish Electric 6KT
Engine type6-cyl. diesel
Fuel1,605 us gal (diesel)
Engine output700 hp (522 kW)
Calculated Values
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