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British Rail class 71
The class 71, initially known as the type HA, was a locomotive for third rail electrified lines. Depending on the region, they were operated with 650 or 750 volts. For station areas with many points, in which there wa...
General
| Property | British Rail class 71Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1958-1960 |
| Manufacturers | Doncaster |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 71Remove |
|---|---|
| Service weight | 78.2 t |
| Adhesive weight | 78.2 t |
| Axle load | 19.6 t |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 71Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - DC |
| Hourly power | 1,903 kW (2,587 PS) |
| Continuous power | 1,715 kW (2,332 PS) |
| Top speed | 145 km/h |
| Starting effort | 194.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 71Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.94 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 24.3 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
