37240 Specifications![]()
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Technical Data
TOPS Number: |
37240 |
Former Number: |
D6940 |
Builder: |
English Electric Vulcan Foundry |
Wheel Arrangement: |
Co-Co |
Weight: |
105 ton in running order |
Tractive Effort: |
55,500lb |
Wheelbase: |
50ft 8in |
Bogie Wheelbase: |
13ft 6in |
Bogie Pivot Centres: |
37ft 2in |
Wheel Diameter: |
3ft 9in |
Height (max): |
12ft 91/16 in |
Width: |
8ft 103/8 in |
Length: |
61ft 6in |
Min Negotiable Curve: |
4 chains |
Max Speed: |
80mph |
Fuel Tank Capacity: |
1690 gal |
Cooling Water Capacity: |
160 gal |
Lub. Oil Capacity: |
120 gal |
Brakes: |
Air/Vacuum |
Sanding Eqpt: |
Pneumatic |
Engine: |
EE12CSVT |
Horsepower: |
1750 |
Cylinders: |
10in bore x 12in stroke |
Main Generator: |
EE822/10G |
Auxiliary Generator: |
EE911/5C |
Traction Motors: |
EE538/A |
Gear Ratio: |
53:18 |
Route Availability: |
5 |
Coupling Restriction: |
Blue Star |
Brake Force: |
50 ton |