British Rail Class D3/3 Explained

British Rail Class D3/3
Powertype:Diesel-electric
Fleetnumbers:13117–13126; later D3117–D3126
Builder:British RailwaysDerby Works
Builddate:1955
Totalproduction:10
Primemover:Crossley ESNT 6
Tractionmotors:Crompton Parkinson, 2 off
Whytetype:0-6-0 DE
Uicclass:C
Wheeldiameter:4feet
Trainbrakes:Vacuum
Locoweight:47.5LT
Maxspeed:200NaN0
Poweroutput:Engine: 350bhp
Tractiveeffort:35000lbf
Trainheating:None
Multipleworking:Not fitted
Axleloadclass:Route availability 5
Operatorclass:D3/3; later 3/1B; no TOPS class
Retiredate:1966–1967

British Rail Class D3/3 was a 0-6-0 shunting locomotive built by British Rail at their Derby Works in England. It was similar to the British Rail Class 08, except they were built with different engines and traction motors. They were all withdrawn and scrapped after only twelve years of service.

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