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British Rail class 59 and Electro-Motive Division JT26CW-SS
The class 59 was the first American-built and the first privately owned diesel locomotive in the UK. Foster Yeoman ordered the first four for their Torr Works quarry since they were not satisfied with the reliability ...
General
| Property | British Rail class 59 and Electro-Motive Division JT26CW-SS 59/0, 59/1 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1985-1995 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 59 and Electro-Motive Division JT26CW-SS 59/0, 59/1 |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.34 m |
| Wheelbase | 17.23 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.15 m |
| Service weight | 120.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 120.9 t |
| Axle load | 20.2 t |
| Fuel capacity | 4,546 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 59 and Electro-Motive Division JT26CW-SS 59/0, 59/1 |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 16-645E3C |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 59 and Electro-Motive Division JT26CW-SS 59/0, 59/1 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,461 kW (3,346 PS) |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
| Starting effort | 542.7 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 59 and Electro-Motive Division JT26CW-SS 59/0, 59/1 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.19 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 20.4 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
