British Rail Class 05
| BR Class 05 | ||
|---|---|---|
| TOPS numbers | 05 001 | |
| Early numbers | 11136-11176; later D2550-D2618 | |
| Builder | Hunslet Engine Co. | |
| Introduced | 1955-61 | |
| Wheel Arrangement | 0-6-0 | |
| Weight | 30 t 18 cwt | 31396 kg |
| Height | 11 ft 0 in | 3.4 m |
| Width | 8 ft 3 in | 2.5 m |
| Length | 25 ft 4 in | 7.7 m |
| Wheel Dia. | 3 ft 4 in | 1.0 m |
| Wheel Base | 4 ft 6 in + 4 ft 6 in | 1.4 m |
| Minimum radius | ||
| Maximum speed | 17.75 mph | 29 km/h |
| Engine output | 204 hp | 152 kW |
| Max. Tractive Effort | 14,500 lbf | 65 kN |
| Power at Rail | ||
| Brake type | Vacuum | |
| Brake force | tons | |
| Route availability | ||
| Fuel Tank | 300 imperial gal | 1400 litre |
| Heating type | None | |
The British Rail Class 05 diesel locomotive was built for use on the Eastern & Scottish Region.
Miscellaneous facts
A 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunter built by Hunslet Engine Company, 1955-61. Numbered 11136-11176, later D2500-D2619;most were withdrawn when the 03/04 came into power, with the exception of 1 (D2554) D2554 was transfered to the Isle of Wight in 1966 to aid the electrical works, shortly afterwards it was given the TOPS number 05001, This Shunter was the only one to have a tops number, the main reason for this was that all the others were replaced, and that it was best suited for the island. it remained in service until c1985 before being sold to the isle of wight steam railway, havenstreet
There Engine is a Gardener 8-cyl, 4 stroke 8L3 of 204 hp (152 kW) connected to a Hunslet 4-speed and reverse gear box with Hunslet patent friction clutch
The Didcot Railway Centre has a working example, preserved after being used by the National Coal Board in the North East, and The Isle of Wight Steam Railway own 05001/ D2554, which can be seen frequently but unfortuently it cannot run passenger trains, due to the Islands Unique Vintage Air Brake Stock
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