British Rail Class 43 (Warship Class)

British Rail Class 43
D848 Sultan
Type and origin Power type Diesel-hydraulic Builder North British Locomotive Company Serial number 27962–27994 Build date 1960–1962 Total produced 33
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte B-B  • UIC Bo'Bo' Gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Wheel diameter 3 ft 3 1⁄2 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 0 1⁄2 in (3.67 m) Loco 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 MU working ◆ White Diamond Train heating Steam generator Train brakes Vacuum
Performance figures Top speed 90 mph (145 km/h) Power output Engines: 1,100 bhp (820 kW) × 2 Tractive effort Maximum: 49,030 lbf (218 kN)
Career Railroad(s) 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.