Class 25.....

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Class 25 BR/BEYER PEACOCK/SULZER Bo/Bo

Built: 1965 by beyer peacock at gorton

Engine: sulzer 6LDA28-B of 930 kW (1250 h.p.) at 750 r.p.m.

Main generator: AEI RTB15656

Traction Motors: AEI 253AY

Maximum Tractive Effort: 200 kN (45000 ibf)

Continuous Tractive Effort: 93kN (20800 ibf) at 17.1 mph

Power at rail: 708 kW (949 hp)

Brake Force: 38t.

Weight: 71.5t.

Design Speed: 90mph

Fuel Capacity: 2270 litres

Train Supply: NOT EQUIPPED

Train Brakes: air & vacuum

Dimensions: 15.39 x 2.73 m

Wheel Diameter: 1143mm

Maximum speed: 60mph

RA: 5

Multiple Working: blue star

Original number is D7628, which the loco currently carries

NOTE: only certified for use on network rail metals between Whitby and battersby, as an extension of north Yorkshire moor railway services.

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