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British Rail class 22 (North British type 2)
originally D6300
Great Britain | 1958 | 58 produced
D6332 in July 1967 at Old Oak Common
D6332 in July 1967 at Old Oak Common
Hugh Llewelyn
VariantD6300 - D6305D6306 - D6357
General
Built1958-1962
ManufacturerNorth British
Axle configB-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length46 ft 8 1/2 in
Wheelbase34 ft 6 in
Rigid wheelbase8 ft 6 in
Service weight152,320 lbs145,600 lbs
Adhesive weight152,320 lbs145,600 lbs
Axle load38,080 lbs36,400 lbs
Boiler
VariantD6300 - D6305D6306 - D6357
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-hydraulic
Top speed75 mph
Starting effort38,000 lbf36,000 lbf
EngineMAN L12V18/21AMAN L12V18/21BS
Engine typeV12 diesel
Fuel540 us gal (diesel)
Engine output1,000 hp (746 kW)1,100 hp (820 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
passenger
freight
last changed: 08 2023
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