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British Rail D 0280 “Falcon”
In their efforts to develop a powerful Type 4 diesel locomotive with only six axles, Brush Traction built the D 0280 prototype in 1961. Since they were in possession of the license to build the fast running, lightweig...
General
| Property | British Rail D 0280 “Falcon”Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1961 |
| Manufacturers | Brush Traction |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail D 0280 “Falcon”Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.98 m |
| Service weight | 116.8 t |
| Adhesive weight | 116.8 t |
| Axle load | 19.5 t |
| Fuel capacity | 6,549 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail D 0280 “Falcon”Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Maybach MD655 |
| Engine type | 2x V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail D 0280 “Falcon”Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,148 kW (2,920 PS) |
| Top speed | 161 km/h |
| Starting effort | 266.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail D 0280 “Falcon”Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.29 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 18.4 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
