Class 37/5
British Steel Blue liveried Class 37/5 no. 37501 brings a train through Thornaby Station in October 1988
Missing Details
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© Mark Harrington
Missing Details
Date to be confirmed
© Mark Harrington
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Refurbished |
1986-1987 |
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Refurbished by |
BREL Crewe Works, Crewe, Cheshire for British Rail. |
Running Numbers |
37501-37521, 37667-37699 |
Number Refurbished |
54 |
Information |
12 locomotives were rebuilt as Class 37/6 |
| Status | Total |
|---|---|
| In Traffic | 11 |
| Stored Unserviceable | 1 |
| Preserved | 3 |
| Scrapped | 28 |
| Reclassified | 11 |
Total |
54 |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKII |
|---|---|
Main Alternator |
Brush BA1005A |
Auxiliary Alternator |
Brush BA606A |
Traction Motors |
English Electric 538-5A x 6 |
Locomotive Brakes |
Air |
Train Brakes |
Air, Vacuum |
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 |
12 ft 10 in / 13 ft 0¾ in¹ |
3890 / 3960 mm¹ |
Weight |
105½ tons |
107 tonnes |
Fuel Capacity |
1690 Gallons |
7682 Litres |
Power Rating |
1750 HP |
1304 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
55,590 lbs |
248 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
41,250 lbs at 10¼ mph |
184 kN at 16.2 km/h |
Speed |
80 mph |
129 km/h |
| Note(s) | |
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| 1 | Locomotives that derived from those that were built with centre indicator panels were fitted with roof mounted warning horns and were therefore higher. |
An overview of the history of the 'Class 37/5' locomotives will appear here
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