BR Class 20 Diesel Electric Locomotives For Sale
Unit shown is an example of units available and is offered subject to prior sale
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ROMIC Group is pleased to be able to offer two British Rail Class 20 locomotives for sale. A stalwart of the UK rail network, the Class 20 has provided reliable service for over 60 years, on freight and passenger services, and more recently on engineering and infrastructure trains. Such was the success of the Class 20 that the design was adapted for the Portuguese Railways and for Australia.
Benefitting from simple and proven mechanical and electrical systems, the Class 20 is typically operated in pairs providing 2,000 horsepower with a light axle loading of 18.25t.
ROMIC Group is well placed to provide these versatile and compact locomotives to the world market.
A large quantity of spare parts are available by separate negotiation.
Detailed Specification
AAR Classification: B-BUIC classification: Bo′Bo′
Manufacturer: English Electric
Built: 1957 - 1968
Refurbished: Various dates
Quantity built: 228
Quantity offered: 2
Class / type: BR Class 20
Operator: BR, various UK private operators
Gauge: 1,435 mm (4’ 8 1/2”)
Transmission: Diesel Electric
Type: Mixed Traffic
Length: 14,249 mm (46’ 9 1/4”)
Width: 2,670 mm (8’ 9”)
Height: 3,851 mm (12’ 7 5/8”)
Distance between bogie centres: 9,910 mm (32’ 6”)
Wheel diameter (new): 1,092 mm (3’ 7”)
Weight: 73 t
Axle load: 18.25 t
Fuel capacity: 1,727 L (380 imperial gallons)
Prime mover: English Electric 8SVT MkII
Main generator: English Electric 819/3C
Auxiliary generator: English Electric 819/3C
Traction motors: 4 x English Electric 526/5D or 526/8D
Traction system: Engine driven generator supplying DC to traction motors
Maximum speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)
Maximum power: 746 kW (1,000hp)
Starting tractive effort: 186.8 kN (42,000 lbf)
Continuous tractive effort: 111 kN (25,000 lbf)
Train brakes: Air
Multiple working: Yes, within class and with other same-era BR locomotives