Class 37/7
With its oblong shaped buffers, Class 37/7 no. L30, is seen stabled between duties at the Catalayud facilities on February 7th 2003
© Javier Pena
© Javier Pena
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Refurbished |
1987-1989 |
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Refurbished by |
BREL Crewe Works, Crewe, Cheshire for British Rail. |
Running Numbers |
37701-37719, 37796-37799, 37800-37803, 37883-37899, L21-L34 |
Number Refurbished |
44 |
| Status | Total |
|---|---|
| In Traffic | 3 |
| Stored Serviceable | 1 |
| Stored Unserviceable | 1 |
| Preserved | 2 |
| Scrapped | 37 |
Total |
44 |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKII |
|---|---|
Main Alternator |
Brush BA1005A / GEC G564AZ² |
Auxiliary Alternator |
Brush BA606A / GEC G658A² |
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 |
118½ tons |
120 tonnes |
Fuel Capacity |
1690 Gallons |
7682 Litres |
Power Rating |
1750 HP |
1304 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
61,910 lbs |
275 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
41,250 lbs at 11½ mph |
184 kN at 18.3 km/h |
Speed |
80 mph |
129 km/h |
| Note(s) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Locomotives that derived from those that were built with centre indicator panels were fitted with roof mounted warning horns and were therefore higher. |
| 2 | During refurbishment 37796 to 37803 received the GEC equipment, while the remainder were fitted with Brush. |
An overview of the history of the 'Class 37/7' locomotives will appear here
Click on Thumbnails below to see a larger image. [ 232 available ]
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