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BR Swindon & Crewe 52 C-C
Class Types
1955 Class |
D27/1 |
Pre-Tops Class |
27/1 |
TOPS Class |
52 |
General
Alias |
Western |
Year Introduced |
1961 |
Wheel Arrangement |
C-C |
Manufacturers |
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Number Range (as built) |
D1000-D1073 |
Number Built |
74 |
Reports |
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Orders |
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Miscellaneous
Year Introduced |
1961 |
Maximum Speed |
90mph |
Sanding Equipment |
Pneumatic |
Route Availability |
6 |
Brake Type (loco - as built) |
Vacuum |
Dimensions
Weight |
108t 0cwt |
Weight (when empty) |
98t 16cwt |
Wheel Diameter |
3' 7" |
Length |
68' |
Height |
12' 117⁄8" |
Width |
9' |
Wheelbase |
54' 8" |
Bogie Wheelbase |
12' 2" |
Bogie Pivot Centres |
42' 6" |
Minimum Curve |
4.5 |
Power
Power Unit |
2 x Maybach MD655 |
Tractive Effort |
72,600lbs |
Horse Power |
2700hp (2 x 1350hp) |
Power at Rail |
2,350hp |
Transmission
Transmission Type |
Hydraulic |
Transmission |
Voith L630rU |
Heating
Heating Type |
Steam |
Boiler |
Spanner Mk 3 |
Boiler Water Capacity |
800gal |
Fuel, Lubricants, Water
Fuel Capacity |
850gal |
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