Technical Data

Weight 129 Tonnes

Axle load 21.9 Tonnes

Min. curve 80 Metres

Diesel engine Mirlees Blackstone type 8MB 275t 3100 bhp at 1000 rpm.

Main alternator Brush BA 1006A. Powers the armatures of the six traction motors.

Auxiliary alternator Brush BAA 702A. Excites the main alternator and the fields of the

  traction motors.

Traction motors Six Brush TM2161A four pole with separately excited field windings.

Bogies Coil spring primary suspension and rubber stack secondary

  suspension.

Brake system Two pipe "PBL" type automatic air and separate straight ( direct )

  air brake on the locomotive only. Brake actuators are direct acting

  SAB type with no brake rigging. One axle on each bogie have

  integral parking break actuators.

Special features Can work in multiple with special multiple working jumper cables

  behind a removable panel.

  Control cubicle has a fault diagnostic panel - also known as a

  "Fault Indication Panel" (F.I.P)

  They have a design speed of 62mph, but the maximum speed is however 60mph.

  The fuel range is from 4546 litres, up to 5225 litres for the longer range class members.

  Wheel diameter: 1118mm

  Train brakes: Air

  Route availability: 7