Class 58 Technical


Front End Detail



Key


1. Horns, behind grille 6. Coupling
2. Marker Lights 7. Brake Pipe
3. Multiple Working Control Cable 8. Main Reservoir Pipe
4. Multiple Working Control Sockets 9. Engine Control Air Pipe
5. Headlight  




Technical Data


TOPS Number Range: 58001-58050


Design Code: 58-0AA


Built by: BREL Doncaster


Years Introduced: 1983-1987


Wheel Arrangement: Co-Co


Weight: 130 Tonnes


Height: 12ft 10in (3.91m)


Length: 62ft 9 1/2in (19.13m)


Width: 9ft 1in (2.72m)


Wheelbase: 48ft 9in (14.85m)


Bogie Wheelbase: 13ft 8 1/2in (4.18m) Bogie Pivot Centres 35ft 5 1/2in (10.80m)


Wheel Diameter: 3ft 8in (1.12m)


Min. Curve Negotiable: 4 Chains (80.46m)


Engine Type: Ruston Paxman 12RK3ACT


Engine Output: 3,300hp (2,460kW)


Power at Rail: 2,387hp (1,780kW)


Tractive Effort: 60,000lb (267kN)


Cylinder Bore: 10in (0.25m)


Cylinder Stroke: 12in (0.30m)


Maximum Speed: 80mph (129km/h)


Brake Type: Air Brake Force: 75 Tonnes


Route Availability: 7


Heating: None


Multiple Coupling Type: Red Diamond


Main Alternator Type: Brush BA1101B


Aux. Alternator Type: Brush BAA602B


Traction Motor Type: Brush TM73-62


No. Traction Motors: 6


Gear Ratio: 63:16


Fuel Tank Capacity: 985 Gallons (4,480 Litres)


Cooling Water Capacity: 264 Gallons (1,200 Litres)


Lub. Oil Capacity: 110 Gallons (416 Litres)


Sanding Equipment: Electro-Pneumatic


Special Fittings: OTMR, GPS