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Class 50 Technical Specifications
Specification
Imperial
Metric
Notes
Continuous rating
2700 hp
2,010 kW
at 850 rev/min
Continuous tractive effort
33000 lbf
147 kN
at 23.5 mph
Engine
16CSVT
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English Electric
Fuel tank capacity
1055 gal
4796.1 l
Gauge
4ft 8,1/2 in
1435 mm
Length over buffers
68ft 9in
20.88 m
Locomotive maximum height
12 ft 9.06 in
3.89 m
Locomotive maximum width
8ft 10.37 in
2.69 m
Maximum permitted speed
100 mph
161 km/h
Maximum tractive effort
48500 lbf
216 kN
Weight of engine alone
47066 lb
21349 kg
Weight of locomotive in running order
117 Ton
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Wheel arrangement
Co-Co
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