The British Rail Class 03 locomotive is, together with Class 04, one of BR's most successful smaller 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunters. There are 230 members of the class and it was built by British Railways' Swindon and Doncaster works in 1957-1962. They are numbered D2000-D2199 and D2370-D2399 (later 03004 to 03399). D2370 and D2371 were used as departmental locomotives and originally numbered 91 and 92 respectively.
Quick facts Type and origin, Power type ...
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| Type and origin |
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| Power type | Diesel-mechanical |
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| Builder | BR Swindon & Doncaster |
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| Build date | 1957–1961 |
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| Specifications |
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Configuration:
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| • Whyte | 0-6-0 |
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| • UIC | C |
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| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
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| Wheel diameter | 3 ft 7 in (1.092 m) |
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| Minimum curve | 2 chains (40 m) |
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| Wheelbase | 9 ft 0 in (2.74 m) |
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| Length | 26 ft 0 in (7.92 m) |
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| Width | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) |
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| Height | 11 ft 10 in (3.61 m) |
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| Loco weight | 30.2 long tons (30.7 t) |
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| Fuel capacity | 510 imp gal (2,300 L; 610 US gal) |
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| Prime mover | Gardner 8L3 |
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| Transmission | Wilson-Drewry CA5 R7, 5-speed epicyclic gearbox, RF11 spiral bevel reverse and final-drive unit. |
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| Train heating | None |
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| Train brakes | Vacuum (some dual Air & Vacuum) |
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| Performance figures |
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| Top speed | 28.5 mph (45.9 km/h) |
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| Power output | Engine: 204 hp (152 kW)
At rail: 152 hp (113 kW) |
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| Tractive effort | Max: 15,650 lbf (69.6 kN) |
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| Brakeforce | 13 long tons-force (130 kN) |
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| Career |
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| Railroad(s) | British Railways |
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| Number | 11187–11209, 91, 92;
later D2000–D2199, D2370–D2399;
later 03004–03199, 03370–03399 |
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| Axle load class | RA 1 |
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| Retired | from April 1968 |
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| Disposition | One still in service, over 50 preserved, most scrapped |
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