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British Rail class 31 and Brush Traction type 2
The life of the class 31 actually began as the class 30, also known as the Brush Type 2. These locomotives used from October 1957 had six axles with four powered axles, fitted with a Mirlees JVS12T with 1,250 or 1,365...
General
| Property | British Rail class 31 and Brush Traction type 2 rebuilt 31/1 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1957-1962 |
| Manufacturers | Brush Traction |
| Wheel arrangement | A1A-A1A |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 31 and Brush Traction type 2 rebuilt 31/1 |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.30 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.06 m |
| Service weight | 114.8 t |
| Adhesive weight | 78 t |
| Axle load | 19.5 t |
| Fuel capacity | 2,498 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 31 and Brush Traction type 2 rebuilt 31/1 |
|---|---|
| Engine | English Electric 12SVT |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 31 and Brush Traction type 2 rebuilt 31/1 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,096 kW (1,490 PS) |
| Top speed | 145 km/h |
| Starting effort | 159.7 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 31 and Brush Traction type 2 rebuilt 31/1 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.79 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.47 |
