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'Class "20" Diesel Loco'
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D8110 (20110)
(D8118) 20118 first start
Inaugural run at Totnes - Note smarter livery !
Siblings together at Buckfastleigh for "Everything Goes" Weekend

 
 
Class 20 (228 in class)
Type 1  
Maker English Electric Co. Ltd
Introduced from 1957
Original Numbers D8000-8199,8300-8327
New numbers 20001-228
Engine E.E. 8SVT MkII
Engine bhp 1,000hp at 850rpm
Transmission Electric, four 526/5D axle hung, nose suspended d.c. traction motors 
Maximum current 1800 amps
Maximum tractive effort 42,000lb
Minimum curve 3 1/2 chains
Route availability RA5
Max speed on B.R 75 mph
Driving wheel diameter 3ft 7in
Fuel capacity 400 gal
Coolant water capacity 130 gals
Lubricating oil capacity 100 gals
Weight in working order 72 tons

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