English Electric Class 40s
Class series Nos: 40001-199
Original series Nos: D200-D399
Builders: English Electric Co Ltd
Introduced: 1958-1962
Engine: English Electric Co 16SVT,Mk2 16-cyl
Engine BHP: 2000 @ 850rpm (1,490kW)
Transmission: Electric
Main generator: EE822
Auxiliary generator: EE9911
Traction motors: six EE526/5D
Maximum tractive effort: 52,000lb/f
Continuous tractive effort: 30,900lb/f @ 18.8mph
Power at Rail: 1550hp (1160kW)
Maximum speed: 90mph
Fuel capacity: 730gal
Weight: 131-136ton
Route availability: 6
Brake force: 51ton, Vacuum/Air
Coupling code: Blue Star
Driving wheel diameter: 3ft 9in
Pony wheel diameter: 3ft
Length: 69ft 6in
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The aim of this site is to post as many photos and workings of class 40's as possible, if you have any workings or photos for the site please get in touch.
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Thanks to the following who have sent photos or gen for publication:
Mark Williams,
John Stephens,
Lee Wood,
Neil Baldwin,
Ogbut,
Simeon Gaskell,
Tim Holden,
Dave Denney,
John Dawson,
Martin Walker,
Ray Cavanagh,
Chris Short,
Steve Kirkby,
Steve Buckley,
Gary Nightingale,
Dave Wood,
Ben Conway,
Steve Marshall,
Chris Guntrip,
45020,
Pete Rogers,
Stephen Houlker,
Steve Willis,
Derek Gordon,
Martin Brown,
Rail Photoprints,
Alan Taylor.
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