British Rail D0260

D0260, named Lion, was a prototype Type 4 mainline diesel locomotive built in 1962 by the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company, in association with Sulzer and Associated Electrical Industries, at their Smethwick works in Birmingham to demonstrate their wares to British Railways. The locomotive’s number was derived from its works number, DEL260.

BRCW / AEI Lion
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderBirmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company and AEI Ltd
Serial numberDEL260
Build date1962
Specifications
Configuration:
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Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Wheel diameter3 ft 9 in (1.143 m)
Wheelbase50 ft 9 in (15.47 m)
Length63 ft 6 in (19.35 m)
Width8 ft 10 in (2.69 m)
Height12 ft 10 in (3.91 m)
Loco weight114 long tons (116 t)
Fuel capacity850 imp gal (3,900 L; 1,020 US gal)
Prime moverSulzer 12LDA28-C
Traction motorsAEI, 6 off
TransmissionDiesel-electric
Train heatingSteam generator
Performance figures
Top speed100 mph (160 km/h)
Power output2,750 hp (2,050 kW)
Tractive effort55,000 lbf (244.65 kN)
Career
Railroad(s)British Railways
NumberD0260
Axle load classRA 7
DispositionReturned to manufacturer, scrapped


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