Lothian, United Kingdom
31 of the refurbished Class 37's were fitted with Electric train heat equipment and were destined for use on passenger trains based in Scotland and Wales. Here is the first one, 37401, at Haymarket Depot open day on August 25th, 1985.
© Robert McCulloch
| Refurbished | 1985-1986 | |
| Refurbished at | BREL Crewe Works | |
| Running Numbers | 37401-37431 | |
| Number Converted | 31 | |
| Number Extent | TBC | |
| Number In Service | TBC | |
| Number Out of Use | TBC | |
| Number Scrapped | TBC | |
| Number Preserved | TBC | |
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| Class History | Click Here | |
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| Technical Overview | Imperial | Metric |
| Gauge | 4ft 8½in | 1435mm |
| Engine | English Electric 12CSVT MK II | |
| Main Alternator | Brush BA1005A | |
| Auxiliary Alternator | Brush BA606A | |
| Traction Motors | 6 x English Electric 538-5A | |
| Loco Brakes | Air | |
| Train Brakes | Vacuum, Air | |
| Train Heat | Electric, Brush BAH701 | |
| Wheel Arrangement | Co-Co | |
| Min Curve | 4 Chains / 264ft 0in | 80467mm |
| Length | 61ft 6in | 18470mm |
| Width | 8ft 11½in | 2730mm |
| Height | 13ft 0¾in | 3960 mm |
| Weight | 105½ tons | 107 tonnes |
| Weight per Axle | 17½ tons | 17.8 tonnes |
| Fuel Capacity | 1690 Gals | 7682 litres |
| Power Rating | 1750HP | 1304kW |
| Tractive Effort (Start) | 57440lbs | 256kN |
| Tractive Effort (Cont) | 41250lbs @ 11½mph | 184kN @ 15km/h |
| Speed | 80mph | 129km/h |
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