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How many tons can a class 37 pull?
British Rail Class 37
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Length | 61 ft 6 in (18.75 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 101⁄2 in (2.71 m) |
| Height | 12 ft 9 in (3.89 m) |
| Loco weight | 100 long tons (102 t; 112 short tons) to 105 long tons (107 t; 118 short tons) except 37/7 and 37/9 class – ballasted to 120 long tons (122 t; 134 short tons) |
Whats the difference between a Class 37 and a Class 40?
The Class 40 can be distinguished by its heavy plate frame four axle 1Co-Co1 bogies. The class 37 is shorter and runs on six axle Co-Co bogies of the same design as the Deltics.
How much does a Class 37 weigh?
British Rail Class 37
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Length | 61 ft 6 in (18.75 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 101⁄2 in (2.71 m) |
| Height | 12 ft 9 in (3.89 m) |
| Loco weight | 100 long tons (102 t) to 105 long tons (107 t) except 37/7 and 37/9 class – ballasted to 120 tonnes |
What engine is in a class 37 locomotive?
English Electric 12CSVT diesel engine
Powered by a 1750hp English Electric 12CSVT diesel engine and weighing 100 tons, the Class 37 was an efficient piece of kit. With a high power to weight ratio, it was ideal for routes inhibited by weight restrictions.
What size engine is in a class 37?
| Sub Class: | 37/0 | 37/9 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type: | EE 12CSVT | Mirrlees MB 275T (37901-4) Ruston RX 270T (37905/6) |
| Engine Horsepower: | 1,750hp | 1,800hp |
| Power at Rail: | 1,250hp | 1,300hp |
| Tractive Effort: | 55,500lb | 62,000lb (37901-4) 62,680lb (37905/6) |
Why do Deltics smoke so much?
The two-stroke engine design carries over a quantity of oil into the exhaust collector drum. This gets hot, leading to a pale blue exhaust trail in many cases. After standing idling for some time, a Deltic can produce a cloud of smoke that many steam locomotives would find hard to match.
What happened to Class 37s on the Wherry Lines?
DRS Class 37s were hired to power passenger services on the Wherry lines (Norwich to Great Yarmouth/Lowestoft) for Greater Anglia between June 2015 and September 2019, due to a shortage of diesel multiple units, as a result of two serious accidents.
What is a British Rail Class 37?
The Class 37 became a familiar sight on many parts of the British Rail network, in particular forming the main motive power for InterCity services in East Anglia and within Scotland. They also performed well on secondary and inter-regional services for many years.
How fast does a Class 37 locomotive go?
90 mph (140 km/h) or 80 mph (130 km/h) with regeared CP7 bogies. The British Rail Class 37 is a diesel-electric locomotive. Also known as the English Electric Type 3, the class was ordered as part of the British Rail modernisation plan. They were numbered in two series, D6600–D6608 and D6700–D6999.
What was the colour of a Class 37?
On delivery, the Class 37s were painted in plain green with a grey roof, the ‘late’ (post-1956) British Railways crest and a D prefix to their running number. Some locomotives were delivered as the small yellow warning panel was introduced, earlier locomotives being given these panels during works visits.