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Class 58 Technical Data

 

Front End Detail

Class 58 Front

Key

1. Horns, behind grille

6. Coupling

2. Marker Lights

7. Brake Pipe

3. Multiple Working Control Cable

8. Main Reservoir Pipe

4. Multiple Working Control Sockets

9. Engine Control Air Pipe

5. Headlight

 

 

Technical Data

TOPS Number Range:

58001-58050

Design Code:

58-0AA

Built by:

BREL Doncaster

Years Introduced:

1983-1987

Wheel Arrangement:

Co-Co

Weight:

130 Tonnes

Height:

12ft 10in (3.91m)

Length:

62ft 9 1/2in (19.13m)

Width:

9ft 1in (2.72m)

Wheelbase:

48ft 9in (14.85m)

Bogie Wheelbase:

13ft 8 1/2in (4.18m)

Bogie Pivot Centres

35ft 5 1/2in (10.80m)

Wheel Diameter:

3ft 8in (1.12m)

Min. Curve Negotiable:

4 Chains (80.46m)

Engine Type:

Ruston Paxman 12RK3ACT

Engine Output:

3,300hp (2,460kW)

Power at Rail:

2,387hp (1,780kW)

Tractive Effort:

60,000lb (267kN)

Cylinder Bore:

10in (0.25m)

Cylinder Stroke:

12in (0.30m)

Maximum Speed:

80mph (129km/h)

Brake Type:

Air

Brake Force:

75 Tonnes

Route Availability:

7

Heating:

None

Multiple Coupling Type:

Red Diamond

Main Alternator Type:

Brush BA1101B

Aux. Alternator Type:

Brush BAA602B

Traction Motor Type:

Brush TM73-62

No. Traction Motors:

6

Gear Ratio:

63:16

Fuel Tank Capacity:

985 Gallons (4,480 Litres)

Cooling Water Capacity:

264 Gallons (1,200 Litres)

Lub. Oil Capacity:

110 Gallons (416 Litres)

Sanding Equipment:

Electro-Pneumatic

Special Fittings:

OTMR, GPS