Specifications

Technical data for 37240, kindly provided by Martin Corbett

TOPS Number:

37240

Former Number:

D6940

Builder:

English Electric Vulcan Foundry

Wheel Arrangement:

Co-Co

Weight:

105 ton in running order

Tractive Effort:

55,500lb

Wheelbase:

50ft 8in

Bogie Wheelbase:

13ft 6in

Bogie Pivot Centres:

37ft 2in

Wheel Diameter:

3ft 9in

Height (max):

12ft 91/16 in

Width:

8ft 103/8 in

Length:

61ft 6in

Min Negotiable Curve:

4 chains

Max Speed:

80mph

Fuel Tank Capacity:

1690 gal

Cooling Water Capacity:

160 gal

Lub. Oil Capacity:

120 gal

Brakes:

Air/Vacuum

Sanding Eqpt:

Pneumatic

Engine:

EE12CSVT

Horsepower:

1750

Cylinders:

10in bore x 12in stroke

Main Generator:

EE822/10G

Auxiliary Generator:

EE911/5C

Traction Motors:

EE538/A

Gear Ratio:

53:18

Route Availability:

5

Coupling Restriction:

Blue Star

Brake Force:

50 ton