British Rail Class 26

The British Rail Class 26 diesel locomotives, originally known as BRCW Type 2, were built by the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company (BRCW) at Smethwick in 1958-59. Forty seven examples were built, and the last were withdrawn from service in 1993.

BRCW Type 2
British Rail Class 26
26007
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-elctric
BuilderBirmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company
Serial numberDEL45–DEL91
Build date1958–1959
Total produced47
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • WhyteBo-Bo
 • UICBo'Bo'
Gauge4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter3 ft 7 in (1.092 m)
Minimum curve5 chains (100 m)
Wheelbase39 ft 0 in (11.89 m)
Length50 ft 9 in (15.47 m)
Width8 ft 10 in (2.69 m)
Height12 ft 8 in (3.86 m)
Loco weightD5300–D5319: 77.5 long tons (78.7 t)
D5320–D5346: 74 long tons (75.2 t)
Fuel capacity600 imp gal (2,700 L; 720 US gal)
Prime moverSulzer 6LDA-28
TransmissionDC generator, DC traction motors
MU working★ Blue Star
Train heatingSteam generator
Train brakesVacuum
Performance figures
Top speed80 mph (130 km/h)
Power outputEngine: 1,160 hp (865 kW)
At rail: 900 hp (671 kW)
Tractive effortMaximum: 42,000 lbf (187 kN)
Continuous: 30,000 lbf (133 kN)
Brakeforce34 long tons-force (340 kN)
Career
Railroad(s)British Railways
NumberD5300–D5346; later 26001–26046
Axle load classD5300–D5319: Route availability 6
D5320–D5346: Route availability 5


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