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