Aragon, Spain
As part of the EWS plan to hire surplus locomotives abroad, 14 Class 37/7's found their way to Spain. They have been renumbered by their new operator, GIF. Here L25, L28 and L29 are seen at Calatayud depot waiting to start work on August 9th, 2001.
© Carlos Perez Arnau
| Refurbished | 1987-1989 | |
| Refurbished at | BREL Crewe Works | |
| Running Numbers | 37701-37719¹, 37796-37799², 37800-37803²*, 37883-37899¹* | |
| Number Converted | 44 | |
| 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 BA1005A¹ / GEC G564AZ² | |
| Auxiliary Alternator | Brush BA606A¹ / GEC G658A² | |
| 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 | 118½ tons | 120 tonnes |
| Weight per Axle | 19½ tons | 20 tonnes |
| Fuel Capacity | 1690 Gals | 7682 litres |
| Power Rating | 1750HP | 1304kW |
| Tractive Effort (Start) | 61910lbs | 275kN |
| Tractive Effort (Cont) | 41250lbs @ 11½mph | 184kN @ 18.3km/h |
| Speed | 80mph | 129km/h |
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