CLASS 43 'Warship'

1957 BR number range:

D833-D865

Former Class Codes:

D22/2, later 22/2, 22/4

Built by:

NBL Ltd

Introduced:

1960-62

Wheel arrangement:

B-B

Weight (operational):

79 tonnes

Height:

12ft 9 1/2in

Width:

8ft 8 1/2in

Length:

60ft

Min curve negotiable:

4 1/2 chains

Maximum speed:

90mph

Wheelbase:

48ft 3in

Bogie wheelbase:

10ft 6in

Bogie pivot centres:

37ft 9in

Wheel diameter:

3ft 3 1/2in

Brake type:

Vacuum

Sanding equipment:

Pneumatic

Route availability:

6

Heating type:

Steam - Stones OK 4616

Multiple coupling restriction:

White Diamond

Brake force:

35 tonnes

Engine type:

2 x NBL/MAN L1 2V1 8/21

Total horsepower:

2,200hp

Power at rail:

1,800 hp

Tractive effort:

49,0301b

Cylinder bore:

7.1 in

Cylinder stroke:

8.3 in

Transmission type:

Voith LT306r

Fuel tank capacity:

800gal

Cooling water capacity:

270gal

Lub oil capacity:

76gal

Boiler water capacity:

940gal

Boiler fuel capacity:

From main tank