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NBL Ltd 16 Bo-Bo

**Class Types**
1955 Class	D8/2
Pre-Tops Class	8/4
TOPS Class	16

General

Year Introduced

1958

Wheel Arrangement

Bo-Bo

Manufacturers

Manufacturer	Total
North British Locomotive Company, Glasgow	10

Number Range (as built)

D8400-D8409

Number Built

Orders

Builder	Order #	Date	Size
North British Locomotive Company, Glasgow	L78	1955	10

**Illustration**

Copyright: 53A Models (1959)

**Miscellaneous**
Year Introduced	1958
Maximum Speed	60mph
Sanding Equipment	Pneumatic
Route Availability	4
Brake Type (loco - as built)	Vacuum

**Dimensions**
Weight	68t 0cwt
Wheel Diameter	3' 7"
Length	42' 6"
Height	12' 6"
Width	8' 8¹⁄₂"
Wheelbase	28' 6"
Bogie Wheelbase	8' 6"
Minimum Curve	3.5

**Power**
Power Unit	Paxman 16YHXL
Tractive Effort	42,000lbs
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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