Class 45....

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Class 45

Built: 1963 by BR at Derby locomotive works.

Engine: sulzer 12LDA28B of 1860 kW (2500 hp) at 750 rpm

Main Generator: Crompton-parkison CG426 A1

Traction Motors: Crompton-parkison CG426 A1

Maximum Tractive Effort: 245 kN (55000 ibf)

Continuous Tractive Effort: 134 kN (31600 ibf)

Power at rail: 1490 kW (2000 hp)

Brake Force: 63t.

Weight: 136t.

Design Speed: 90 mph

Fuel Capacity: 3591 litres

Train Supply: Electric, index 66.

Train Brakes: air & vacuum

Dimensions: 20.70 x 2.78 m

Wheel Diameter: 914/1143 mm.

Maximum speed: 90 mph

RA: 6

Multiple Working: not equipped

Originally number: D61

45112 B NS NRLO BH “THE ROYAL ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS”