British Rail Class 07

The British Rail Class 07 diesel locomotive is an off-centre cab dock shunter. They were used in Southampton Docks, to replace SR USA Class steam locomotives. It is a 0-6-0 diesel-electric shunter built by Ruston & Hornsby in 1962. They were originally numbered D2985-D2998 and later given the TOPS numbers 07001(D2985)-07013(D2997), D2998.

British Rail Class 07
D2991 at Eastleigh Works in the 1970s. Still in service at the Works in 2008.
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Ruston & Hornsby Serial number 480686–480699 Model LSSE Build date 1962
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-6-0  • UIC C Gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Wheel diameter 3 ft 6 in (1.067 m) Wheelbase 8 ft 7+1⁄2 in (2.63 m) Length 26 ft 9+1⁄2 in (8.17 m) Width 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) Height 12 ft 10 in (3.91 m) Loco weight 42.90 long tons (43.6 t) Fuel capacity 300 imp gal (1,400 L; 360 US gal) Prime mover Paxman 6RPHL Traction motors AEI RTA6652 Train heating None Train brakes Vacuum, some later dual (Air & Vacuum)
Performance figures Top speed 27.5 mph (44.3 km/h) Power output Engine: 275 hp (205 kW) Tractive effort Maximum: 28,240 lbf (125.6 kN)
Career Railroad(s) British Railways Number in class 14 Number D2985–D2998, later 07001–07014 Axle load class RA 7 (RA 6 from 1969) Retired May 1973 – July 1977