Technical Specifications For The Class 60 Freight Locomotive.

 General
Class 60 - 60040 - Merehead - DB Schenker / Army Red
     Manufacturer Brush Traction - Loughborough.
     Design Code - 600AA.
     Introduced - 1989-1993.
     Weight - 129 Tonnes.
     Height - 3.95m (12ft 10in).
     Width - 2.64m (8ft 8in).
     Length - 21.34m (70ft).
     Wheel Arrangement - Co-Co.
     Maximum Speed - 62Mph.
     Maximum Tractive Effort - 112000lbf / 500kN.
     Continuous Tractive Effort - 71570lbf.
     Axle Load - 21.9 Tonnes.
     Route Availability - 7.
     ETH Index - Not Equipped.
     Multiple Working - Within Class Only.
     Brake Force - 74t.
     Brake Type - Air Only.
     Sanders Fitted - Pneumatic.
     Minimum curve Negotiable - 80Metres.

Engine

     Engine Mirrlees - Mirrlees Blackstone 8MB275T.
     Maximum Engine Output - 3100 hp @ 1000 rpm (2240kW).
     Maximum Power At Rail - 2415hp ( 1800kW).
     Cylinder Bore - 27.5cm (10in).
     Piston Stroke - 30.5cm (12in).
     Lubricating Oil Capacity - 1000lts (220gal).
     Coolant Capacity - 567lts (124gal).
     Design Fuel Tank Capacity - 4500lts (990gal).

Bogies

     Wheel Arrangement - Co-Co.
     Wheelbase - 17.15m (56ft 3 1/8in).
     Bogie Wheelbase - 4.13m (13ft 6in).
     Bogie Pivot Centre - 13.02m (42ft 9 in).
     Wheel Diameter (New) - 3ft 7in (1.18m).
     Minimum Curve - 80.46m (4 Chains).
     Suspension Type - Coil Spring Primary and Rubber Stack Secondary.
     Gear Ratio - 19:97.
     Brake Type - SAB Type direct Acting - With No Rigging.

Electrical
Class 60 Bogie
     Main Alternator - Brush BA 1006A.
     Main Alternator Maximum Output - 6800Amps
     Auxillary Alternator - Brush BAA 702A.
     Traction Motors - Brush TM 2161A.
     No Of Traction Motors 6.





NOTES:

1) Locos fitted with long range fuel tanks differ as follows:-

Design Code = 600CA / Weight = 131t / Brake Force = 62t.


2) The following locos are reported as being fitted with long-range fuel tanks (1500 gallon).

60002 - 60003 - 60004 - 60005 - 60007 - 60009 - 60010 - 60012 - 60015 - 60017 - 60020 - 60021 - 60022 - 60023 - 60025 - 60026 - 60027 - 60028 - 60030 - 60033 - 60037 - 60038 - 60041 - 60046 - 60051 - 60052 - 60054 - 60055 - 60056 - 60058 - 60059 - 60064 - 60070 - 60071 - 60077 - 60080 - 60081 - 60089 - 60090 - 60091 - 60092 - 60096 - 60097 - 60098

3) The following locos have had their brakes modified for working the Barry - Cwmbargoed branch:- 60034 - 60037 - 60063 - 60084
     - This restriction no longer applies - any loco can now work the branch



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