British Rail Class 09
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British Rail Class 09
09012 at Brighton.jpg
09012 at Brighton station
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderBritish Railways' Darlington Works, Horwich Works
Specifications
Configuration:
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• Whyte0-6-0
• UICC
Gauge4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter4 ft 6 in (1.372 m)
Minimum curve3.5 chains (70 m)
Wheelbase11 ft 6 in (3.51 m)
Length29 ft 3 in (8.92 m)
Width8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Height12 ft 8+1⁄2 in (3.87 m)
Loco weight49 long tons (49.8 t)
Fuel capacity668 imp gal (3,040 l; 802 US gal)
Prime moverEnglish Electric 6KT
Traction motorsEnglish Electric 506, 2 off
TransmissionDC generator, DC traction motors, double reduction gearing
Train heatingNone
Train brakesoriginally vacuum, later dual, some now air only
Performance figures
Top speed27.5 mph (44.3 km/h)
Power outputEngine: 350 hp (261 kW)
Tractive effortMaximum: 35,000 lbf (155.7 kN)
Continuous: 8,800 lbf (39.1 kN)
Brakeforce19 long tons-force (189 kN)
Career
Railroad(s)British Rail
NumberD3665–D3671, D3719–D3721, D4099–D4114;
later 09001–09026
Axle load classRA 5
The British Rail Class 09 is a class of 0-6-0 diesel locomotive designed primarily for shunting but also short distance freight trips along branch lines.[1] For this reason, though similar to the existing Class 08 shunting locomotives, Class 09s were re-geared to give a maximum top speed of 27.5 mph (44 km/h) at the expense of a lower tractive effort. They originally operated in the Southern Region of British Railways, though following privatisation in 1997 they have been distributed much farther afield.

References
"Class 09". semgonline.com. 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2012.

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