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British Rail class 68 and Stadler Rail UKLight
Direct Rail Services needed a new diesel locomotive around 2010, which, in contrast to the widespread class 66, could also be used in passenger service and, above all, should have more comfortable cabs. An offer came ...
General
| Property | British Rail class 68 and Stadler Rail UKLightRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 2013-2017 |
| Manufacturers | Vossloh, Stadler |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 68 and Stadler Rail UKLightRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.56 m |
| Service weight | 85 t |
| Adhesive weight | 85 t |
| Axle load | 21.3 t |
| Fuel capacity | 5,000 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 68 and Stadler Rail UKLightRemove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Caterpillar C175-16 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 68 and Stadler Rail UKLightRemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,800 kW (3,807 PS) |
| Top speed | 161 km/h |
| Starting effort | 317.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 68 and Stadler Rail UKLightRemove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.63 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 32.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
