Built |
1960-1962 by the Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Company of Smethwick, Birmingham, UK. |
Engine |
Sulzer 8LDA28 (1550hp) 1160kW at 750rpm. |
Main Generator |
Crompton Parkinson CG391B1 |
Traction Motors |
Crompton Parkinson C171C2 |
Max Tractive Effort |
200kN (45000 lbf) |
Continuous Tractive Effort |
116kN (26000 lbf) at 17.5mph |
Power at Rail |
906kW (1215hp) |
Brake Force |
35t |
Weight |
77.7t |
Design Speed |
85mph |
Max Speed |
60-85mph. |
Fuel Capacity |
3410 litres |
Train Brakes |
Air & Vacuum |
Train Supply |
Electric |
Multiple Working |
Blue Star |
Wheel Arrangement |
Bo-Bo |
Wheel Diameter |
1092mm |
Loco Length |
15.47m |
Loco Width |
2.82m |
Loco Height |
3.86m |