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British Rail class 13
For Tinsley Marshalling Yard, BR needed a heavy shunter without a long frame that could run over the hump without problems. The solution was to permanently couple two three-axle class 08 shunters together, what create...
General
| Property | British Rail class 13Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturers | Darlington |
| Wheel arrangement | C+C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 13Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.31 m |
| Wheelbase | 12.84 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.51 m |
| Service weight | 121.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 121.9 t |
| Axle load | 20.3 t |
| Fuel capacity | 6,076 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail class 13Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | English Electric 6KT |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 13Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 522 kW (710 PS) |
| Top speed | 32 km/h |
| Starting effort | 311.4 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 13Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.84 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.3 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
