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Metropolitan Vickers 28 Co-Bo
Class Types
| 1955 Class |
D12/1 |
| Pre-Tops Class |
12/5 |
| TOPS Class |
28 |
General
| Year Introduced |
1958 |
| Wheel Arrangement |
Co-Bo |
| Manufacturers |
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| Number Range (as built) |
D5700-D5719 |
| Number Built |
20 |
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Miscellaneous
| Year Introduced |
1958 |
| Maximum Speed |
75mph |
| Sanding Equipment |
Pneumatic |
| Route Availability |
8 |
| Multiple Working |
Red Circle |
| Brake Type (loco - as built) |
Vacuum |
Dimensions
| Weight |
97t 0cwt |
| Wheel Diameter |
3' 31⁄2" |
| Length |
56' 71⁄2" |
| Height |
12' 83⁄8" |
| Width |
9' 21⁄2" |
| Wheelbase |
42' 7" |
| Bogie Pivot Centres |
32' 4" |
| Minimum Curve |
3.5 |
Power
| Power Unit |
Crossley HST V8 |
| Tractive Effort |
50,000lbs |
| Horse Power |
1200hp |
| Main Generator |
Metropolitan Vickers TG4204 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type |
Electric |
| Traction Motor Number |
5 |
| Traction Motor Type |
Metropolitan Vickers 137BZ |
| Gear Ratio |
15:67 |
Heating
| Heating Type |
Steam |
| Boiler |
Spanner Mk 1 |
| Boiler Water Capacity |
600gal |
Fuel, Lubricants, Water
| Fuel Capacity |
510gal |
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