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British Rail class 50 (English Electric type 4)
originally D400
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Great Britain | 1967
50 produced
50041 en route from Whiteball Summit to Exeter
50041 en route from Whiteball Summit to Exeter
Richard Szwejkowski
General
Built1967-1968
ManufacturerEnglish Electric
Axle configC-C 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length68 ft 6 in
Wheelbase56 ft 2 in
Service weight257,600 lbs
Adhesive weight257,600 lbs
Axle load43,680 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed100 mph
Starting effort48,500 lbf
EngineEnglish Electric 16 CSVT
Engine typeV16 diesel
Fuel1,849 us gal (diesel)
Engine output2,695 hp (2,010 kW)
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