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British Rail class 08
Based on the diesel shunting locomotives of the LMS, which later became the class 11, the class 08 was created as the standard shunting locomotive for British Railways. Power was provided by a six-cylinder from Englis...
General
| Property | British Rail class 08 only air or vacuum braked |
|---|---|
| Built | 1952-1962 |
| Manufacturers | Crewe, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster, Horwich |
| Wheel arrangement | C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 08 only air or vacuum braked |
|---|---|
| Length | 8.92 m |
| Wheelbase | 3.51 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.51 m |
| Service weight | 50.4 t |
| Adhesive weight | 50.4 t |
| Axle load | 15.1 t |
| Fuel capacity | 3,036 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 08 only air or vacuum braked |
|---|---|
| Engine | English Electric 6KT |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 08 only air or vacuum braked |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 261 kW (355 PS) |
| Top speed | 32 km/h |
| Starting effort | 155.7 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 08 only air or vacuum braked |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 5.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
