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EE Vulcan Foundry 23 Bo-Bo
Class Types
| 1955 Class |
D11/1 |
| Pre-Tops Class |
11/3 |
| TOPS Class |
23 |
General
| Year Introduced |
1959 |
| Wheel Arrangement |
Bo-Bo |
| Manufacturers |
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| Number Range (as built) |
D5900-D5909 |
| Number Built |
10 |
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Miscellaneous
| Year Introduced |
1959 |
| Maximum Speed |
75mph |
| Sanding Equipment |
Pneumatic |
| Route Availability |
5 |
| Brake Type (loco - as built) |
Vacuum |
| Notes |
baby Deltic |
Dimensions
| Weight |
74t 0cwt |
| Wheel Diameter |
3' 7" |
| Length |
52' 6" |
| Height |
12' 8" |
| Width |
8' 103⁄4" |
| Wheelbase |
40' 6" |
| Bogie Wheelbase |
8' 6" |
| Bogie Pivot Centres |
32' |
| Minimum Curve |
4.5 |
Power
| Power Unit |
Napier T9-29 Deltic |
| Tractive Effort |
47,000lbs |
| Horse Power |
1100hp |
| Power at Rail |
768hp |
Transmission
| Transmission Type |
Electric |
| Traction Motor Number |
4 |
| Gear Ratio |
62:17 |
Heating
| Heating Type |
Steam |
| Boiler Water Capacity |
500gal |
Fuel, Lubricants, Water
| Fuel Capacity |
450gal |
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