British Rail Class 06

The British Rail Class 06 is a class of 0-4-0 diesel-mechanical shunters built by Andrew Barclay from 1958 to 1960 for use on the Scottish Region of British Railways. They were originally numbered D2410-D2444 and later given the TOPS numbers 06001-06010.

British Rail Class 06
06009 operating as 'works pilot' at Dunfermline Townhill in July 1975
Type and origin Power type Diesel-mechanical Builder Andrew Barclay Sons & Co. Serial number 425–439, 452–471 Build date 1958–1960
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-4-0  • UIC B Gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) Wheel diameter 3 ft 7 in (1.092 m) Wheelbase 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) Length 25 ft 11 in (7.90 m) Width 8 ft 5 in (2.57 m) Height 11 ft 10+1⁄2 in (3.62 m) Loco weight 37.30 long tons (37.9 t) Fuel capacity 325 imp gal (1,480 L; 390 US gal) Prime mover Gardner 8L3 Transmission Wilson-Drewry CA5 5-speed epicyclic gearbox, Vulcan-Sinclair type 23 fluid coupling, Wiseman type 15 RLGB reversing gearbox and final drive Train brakes Vacuum
Performance figures Top speed 22.8 mph (36.7 km/h) Power output Engine: 204 hp (152 kW) Tractive effort Maximum: 19,800 lbf (88.1 kN) Brakeforce 15 long tons-force (149 kN)
Career Railroad(s) British Railways Number in class 35 Number D2410–D2444, later 06001–06010 Axle load class RA 6 (RA 5 from 1969) Retired 1967–1981