British Rail Class 43 (Warship Class)
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| British Rail Class 43 | |
| Power type | Diesel-hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Builder | North British Locomotive Co. |
| Serial number | 27962–27994 |
| Build date | 1960–1962 |
| Total production | 33 |
| Configuration | B-B |
| UIC classification | Bo'Bo' |
| Gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Wheel diameter | 3 ft 3½ in (1.003 m) |
| Minimum curve | 4.5 chains (91 m) |
| Wheelbase | 48 ft 3 in (14.71 m) |
| Length | 60 ft 0 in (18.29 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) |
| Height | 12 ft ½ in (3.67 m) |
| Locomotive weight | 79.50 long tons (80.8 t) |
| Fuel capacity | 800 imp gal (3,600 l; 960 US gal) |
| Prime mover | NBL-MAN L12V 18/21, 2 off |
| Transmission | Hydraulic, Voith LT306r |
| Multiple working | ◆ White Diamond |
| Top speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| Power output | Engines: 1,100 bhp (820 kW) × 2 |
| Tractive effort | Maximum: 49,030 lbf (218 kN) |
| Train heating | Steam |
| Train brakes | Vacuum |
| Career | British Railways |
| Number | D833–D865 |
| Nicknames | “Warship” |
| Axle load class | Route availability 7 (RA 6 from 1969) |
| Retired | 1969–1971 |
The British Rail Class 43 diesel-hydraulic locomotives were built by the North British Locomotive Company (NBL) from 1960-1962.
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