Class 37/9
Over the weekend of August 5th/6th 2000, EWS held an open day at Old Oak Common in West London, here Class 37/9 no. 37906 which was part of the EWS Heritage Fleet at the time, is seen on display at the depot after it had received a full repaint into the Original Railfreight Grey livery
© Mark Pitman
© Mark Pitman
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Refurbished |
1987-1989 |
|---|---|
Refurbished by |
BREL Crewe Works, Crewe, Cheshire for British Rail. |
Running Numbers |
37901-37906 |
Number Refurbished |
6 |
| Status | Total |
|---|---|
| In Traffic | 1 |
| Stored Serviceable | 1 |
| Stored Unserviceable | 1 |
| Scrapped | 3 |
Total |
6 |
Engine |
Mirrlees Blackstone MB275T / Ruston RK270T¹ |
|---|---|
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 |
Note(s) |
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|---|---|
1 |
During refurbishment 37901 to 37904 were fitted with a Mirrlees Diesel Engine, whilst 37905 and 37906 received a Ruston Diesel Engine |
2 |
The Mirrlees engines were paired with Brush alternators, whilst Ruston were paired with GEC alternators. |
| 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 |
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 |
An overview of the history of the 'Class 37/9' locomotives will appear here
Click on Thumbnails below to see a larger image. [ 18 available ]
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