British Rail Class 07
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| British Rail Class 07 | |
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| D2991 at Eastleigh Works in the 1970s. Still in service at the Works in 2008. | |
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
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| Builder | Ruston & Hornsby |
| Serial number | 480686–480699 |
| Model | LSSE |
| Build date | 1962 |
| Configuration | 0-6-0 |
| UIC classification | C |
| Gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Wheel diameter | 3 ft 6 in (1.067 m) |
| Wheelbase | 8 ft 7 1⁄2 in (2.63 m) |
| Length | 26 ft 9 1⁄2 in (8.17 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) |
| Height | 12 ft 10 in (3.91 m) |
| Locomotive weight | 42.90 long tons (43.6 t) |
| Fuel capacity | 300 imp gal (1,400 l; 360 US gal) |
| Prime mover | Paxman 6RPHL |
| Traction motors | AEI RTA6652 |
| Top speed | 27.5 mph (44.3 km/h) |
| Power output | Engine: 275 hp (205 kW) |
| Tractive effort | Maximum: 28,240 lbf (125.6 kN) |
| Train heating | None |
| Train brakes | Vacuum, some later dual (Air & Vacuum) |
| Career | British Railways |
| Number in class | 14 |
| Number | D2985–D2998, later 07001–07014 |
| Axle load class | RA 7 (RA 6 from 1969) |
| Retired | May 1973 – July 1977 |
The British Rail Class 07 diesel locomotive is an off-centre cab dock shunter. They were used in Southampton Docks, to replace SR USA Class steam locomotives. It is a 0-6-0 diesel-electric shunter built by Ruston & Hornsby in 1962. They were originally numbered D2985-D2998 and later given the TOPS numbers 07001(D2985)-07013(D2997), D2998.
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