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Class 50

Builders: English Electric Co Ltd
Build Dates : 1967/1968
Numbers: 50001 - 50050
Original Numbers: D400 - D449

Engine: English Electric 16CSVT 16 Cylinder Pressure Charged
Engine BHP: 2700 @ 850 RPM
Main generator: EE840/4B
Aux generator: EE911/5C
Traction Motors: Six English Electric 538/5A nose suspended
Max Tractive Effort: 48,500lb ft
Brake Force: 99 tons

Length: 68ft 6in
Width: 8ft 10in
Height: 12ft 9in
Weight: 115 Tons in working order

Fuel Tank: 1055 Gallons
Coolant : 200 Gallons
Oil Tank: 130 Gallons

Max Speed: 100 mph
Route Availability: 6


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