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Yorkshire Eng Co & BTH Ltd 15 Bo-Bo
Class Types
| 1955 Class |
D8/1 |
| Pre-Tops Class |
8/5 |
| TOPS Class |
15 |
General
| Year Introduced |
1957 |
| Wheel Arrangement |
Bo-Bo |
| Manufacturers |
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| Number Range (as built) |
D8200-D8243 |
| Number Built |
44 |
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Miscellaneous
| Year Introduced |
1957-61 |
| Maximum Speed |
60mph |
| Sanding Equipment |
Pneumatic |
| Route Availability |
4 |
| Brake Type (loco - as built) |
Vacuum |
Dimensions
| Weight |
68t 0cwt |
| Wheel Diameter |
3' 3" |
| Height |
12' 6" |
| Width |
9' 2" |
| Bogie Wheelbase |
8' 6" |
| Bogie Pivot Centres |
22' 6" |
| Minimum Curve |
3.5 |
Power
| Power Unit |
Paxman 16YHXL |
| Tractive Effort |
37,500lbs |
| Horse Power |
800hp |
| Power at Rail |
627hp |
Transmission
| Transmission Type |
Electric |
| Traction Motor Number |
4 |
Heating
| Heating Type |
Not fitted (Through steam pipe) |
Fuel, Lubricants, Water
| Fuel Capacity |
400gal |
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