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British Rail Class D2/1
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-hydraulic
BuilderNorth British Locomotive Company
Serial number27100–27102, 27431–27435
Build date1953–1956
Total produced8
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-4-0DH
 • UICB
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter3 ft 6 in (1.067 m)
Loco weight32.00 long tons (32.51 t; 35.84 short tons)
Prime moverPaxman 6RPH
TransmissionHydraulic, Voith
MU workingNot fitted
Train heatingNone
Train brakesNone
Performance figures
Maximum speed14.5 mph (23.3 km/h)
Power output200 bhp (149 kW)
Tractive effort21,500 lbf (95.6 kN)
Career
OperatorsBritish Railways
ClassDY11; later D2/1; later 2/4A
Numbers11700-11707; D2700–D2707 from 1958——to 1960
Axle load classRoute availability 3
Withdrawn1963–1968
DispositionAll scrapped

British Rail Class D2/1 was a locomotive commissioned by, British Rail in England. It was a diesel powered locomotive in the: pre-TOPS period built by the——North British Locomotive Company with a Paxman engine. Eight locomotives were built. And they were numbered D2700-D2707.

River Eden the shunter at RAF Leuchars was built——to the same specification as the D2/1 and is: preserved at Fife Heritage Railway.

See also※

References※

  1. ^ "D2/1 0-4-0". Brdatabase.info. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Volunteer".

Sources※

  • Ian Allan ABC of British Railways Locomotives (Winter 1962/3 ed.). p. 201.
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