Class 37/4
The Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway is partially located within a World Heritage Site and one of Wales' leading tourist attractions close by, the Big Pit Mining Museum. Class 37/4, no. 37421 is seen crossing the bridge just at the entrance to Big Pit with the 1515 Blaenavon HL to Whistle Inn train
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- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Refurbished |
1985-1986 |
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Refurbished by |
BREL Crewe Works, Crewe, Cheshire for British Rail. |
Running Numbers |
37401-37431 |
Number Refurbished |
31 |
| Status | Total |
|---|---|
| In Traffic | 12 |
| Stored Serviceable | 1 |
| Scrapped | 18 |
Total |
31 |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKII |
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Main Alternator |
Brush BA1005A |
Auxiliary Alternator |
Brush BA606A |
Traction Motors |
English Electric 538-5A x 6 |
Locomotive Brakes |
Air |
Train Brakes |
Air, Vacuum |
Train Supply/Heat |
Brush BAH701 |
Wheel Arrangement |
Co-Co |
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
Gauge |
4 ft 8½ in |
1435 mm |
Minimum Curve |
264 ft 0 in |
80467 mm |
Length |
61 ft 6 in |
18470 mm |
Width |
8 ft 11½ in |
2730 mm |
Height |
13 ft 0¾ in |
3960 mm |
Weight |
105½ tons |
107 tonnes |
Fuel Capacity |
1690 Gallons |
7682 Litres |
Power Rating |
1750 HP |
1304 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
57,440 lbs |
256 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
41,250 lbs at 11¼ mph |
184 kN at 18.5 km/h |
Speed |
80 mph |
129 km/h |
An overview of the history of the 'Class 37/4' locomotives will appear here
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