Class 37/6
During tests of the European Passenger Services generator vehicles, Class 37/6s no.s 37601 and 37603 are seen either side of one example at Tyne Yard on June 19th 1996
© Martin Bray
© Martin Bray
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Rebuilt |
1994-1996 |
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Rebuilt By |
BRML Doncaster Works, Doncaster, South Yorkshire. United Kingdom |
Running Numbers |
37601-37612 |
Number Rebuilt |
12 |
| Status | Total |
|---|---|
| In Traffic | 6 |
| Stored Unserviceable | 4 |
| Scrapped | 1 |
| Reclassified | 1 |
Total |
12 |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKII |
|---|---|
Main Alternator |
Brush BA1005A |
Auxiliary Alternator |
Brush BA606A |
Traction Motors |
English Electric 538-5A x 6 |
Locomotive Brakes |
Air |
Train Brakes |
Air |
Wheel Arrangement |
Co-Co |
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
Gauge |
4 ft 8½ in |
1435 mm |
Minimum Curve |
264 ft 0 in |
80467 mm |
Length |
61 ft 6 in |
18470 mm |
Width |
8 ft 11½ in |
2730 mm |
Height |
12 ft 10 in / 13 ft 0¾ in¹ |
3890 / 3960 mm¹ |
Weight |
105½ tons |
107 tonnes |
Fuel Capacity |
1690 Gallons |
7682 Litres |
Power Rating |
1750 HP |
1304 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
55,590 lbs |
248 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
41,250 lbs at 10¼ mph |
184 kN at 16.2 km/h |
Speed |
80 mph |
129 km/h |
| Note(s) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Locomotives that derived from those that were built with centre indicator panels were fitted with roof mounted warning horns and were therefore higher. |
An overview of the history of the 'Class 37/6' locomotives will appear here
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