South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Outside the HNRC shed at Barrow Hill on January 19th 2008, the first Class 97/3 locomotive, 97301, the former 37100. It carries the Yellow livery of Network Rail and will be followed by further conversions from 37178, 37217 and 37170.
© Craig Adamson
| Introduced | 2008 | |
| Remanufacturer | Harry Needle Railroad Company, Barrow Hill, South Yorkshire | |
| Running Numbers | 97301 | |
| Number Built | 1 | |
| Number Extent | 1 | |
| Number In Service | 0 | |
| Number Out of Use | 1 | |
| Number Scrapped | 0 | |
| Number Preserved | 0 | |
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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 Generator | English Electric 822-10G, 822-13G or 822-16J | |
| Auxiliary Generator | English Electric 911/5C | |
| Traction Motors | 6 x English Electric 538-1A | |
| Loco Brakes | Air | |
| Train Brakes | Air | |
| Train Heat | Not Fitted | |
| 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 | 103 tons | 105 tonnes |
| Weight per Axle | 17 tons | 17.5 tonnes |
| Fuel Capacity | 1670 Gals | 7591 litres |
| Power Rating | 1750HP | 1304kW |
| Tractive Effort (Start) | 55000lbs | 245kN |
| Tractive Effort (Cont) | 35000lbs @ 13½mph | 156kN @ 21.9km/h |
| Speed | 80mph | 128km/h |
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