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British Rail class 15 and British Thomson-Houston type 1
The later class 15 was a diesel-electric locomotive designed by British Thomson-Houston for the requirements designated “Type 1” in the 1955 Modernisation Plan. This meant that it was designed for light freight servic...
| British Rail class 15 and British Thomson-Houston type 1Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1957-1961 |
| Manufacturers | British Thomson-Houston;Yorkshire Engine Co.;Clayton |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 12802 mm |
| Service mass | 70107 kg |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | Paxman 16YHXL |
General
| Property | British Rail class 15 and British Thomson-Houston type 1 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1957-1961 |
| Manufacturers | British Thomson-Houston, Yorkshire Engine Co., Clayton |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 15 and British Thomson-Houston type 1 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 12.80 m |
| Wheelbase | 9.45 m |
| Service mass | 70.1 t |
| Adhesion mass | 70.1 t |
| Axle load | 17.5 t |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 15 and British Thomson-Houston type 1 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Paxman 16YHXL |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 15 and British Thomson-Houston type 1 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 597 kW (812 PS) |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
| Starting effort | 166.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 15 and British Thomson-Houston type 1 Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.12 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
