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British Rail class 47 and Brush Traction type 4
The class 47 was produced in large numbers from 1962 to replace the last steam locomotives and therefore had to have an axle load of less than 20 tons. It was powered by a Sulzer twelve-cylinder engine with two cylind...
General
| Property | British Rail class 47 and Brush Traction type 4 as built |
|---|---|
| Built | 1962-1968 |
| Manufacturers | Brush Traction, Crewe |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 47 and Brush Traction type 4 as built |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.38 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.70 m |
| Service weight | 119.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 119.9 t |
| Axle load | 20 t |
| Fuel capacity | 3,865 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 47 and Brush Traction type 4 as built |
|---|---|
| Engine | Sulzer 12LDA28-C |
| Engine type | 12-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 47 and Brush Traction type 4 as built |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,051 kW (2,789 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Starting effort | 266.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 47 and Brush Traction type 4 as built |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.41 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 17.1 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
