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British Rail class 27
The class 27 was a passenger-only development of the class 26. Like its predecessor, it was built by Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company and was called BRCW Type 2. It had a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h) an...
General
| Property | British Rail class 27Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1961-1962 |
| Manufacturers | Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 27Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.47 m |
| Wheelbase | 9.14 m |
| Service weight | 73.7 t |
| Adhesive weight | 73.7 t |
| Axle load | 18.4 t |
| Fuel capacity | 3,115 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 27Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Sulzer 6LDA28-B |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 27Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 932 kW (1,267 PS) |
| Top speed | 145 km/h |
| Starting effort | 186.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 27Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.87 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.7 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
