Teeside, United Kingdom
After refurbishment these locomotives were initially allocated to Cardiff Canton, but soon moved to a new home, this time Thornaby Depot on Teeside. Along with fellow class mates, 37507, is seen stabled at Thornaby TMD on September 11th, 1987.
© Martin Bray
| Refurbished | 1986-1987 | |
| Refurbished at | BREL Crewe Works | |
| Running Numbers | 37501-37521, 37667-37699* | |
| Number Converted | 54 | |
| 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 | None | |
| Wheel Arrangement | Co-Co | |
| Min Curve | 4 Chains / 264ft 0in | 80467mm |
| Length | 61ft 6in | 18470mm |
| Width | 8ft 11½in | 2730mm |
| Height | 12ft 10in / 13ft 0¾in* | 3890 / 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) | 55590lbs | 248kN |
| Tractive Effort (Cont) | 41250lbs @ 10¼mph | 184kN @ 16.2km/h |
| Speed | 80mph | 129km/h |
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