EEG - Classes: 1851 Class

1851 class no. 1858 is seen shunting at Kusami Yard in August 1988. Overheating was a problem, which is why the crews opened the bodyside doors!

© Thomas Kautzor

Overview
Status
Equipment
Specifications
History
Photographs

Delivered	1969-1970
Manufacturer	English Electric Co. Ltd, Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows, MerseysideÂ English Electric - AEI Traction, Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside
Running Numbers	1851-1866
Number Built	16

Locomotive Status
Status	Total
Scrapped	16
1851, 1852, 1853, 1854, 1855, 1856, 1857, 1858, 1859, 1860, 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, 1865, 1866.	16
Total	16

Engine	English Electric 12CSVT MKII
Main Generator	English Electric 822/16J
Auxiliary Generator	English Electric 755
Traction Motors	English Electric 537 x 6
Locomotive Brakes	Air, Rheostatic
Train Brakes	Air
Wheel Arrangement	Co-Co

	Imperial	Metric
Gauge	3 ft 6 in	1067 mm
Minimum Curve	264 ft 0 in	80467 mm
Length	48 ft 6 in	14780 mm
Width	TBC	TBC
Height	TBC	TBC
Weight	84 Tons	85 tonnes
Fuel Capacity	1000 Gallons	4545 Litres
Power Rating	2025 / 1840 HP	1511 / 1373 kW
Tractive Effort (Start)	63,000 lbs	289 kN
Tractive Effort (Cont)	48,300 lbs at 11½ mph	222 kN at 18.4 km/h
Speed	60 mph	96 km/h

An overview of the history of the '1851 class' locomotives will appear here

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