Class 43 High Speed Locomotives for Charter & Hire
ROMIC Group is pleased to be able to offer our Class 43 high-speed locomotives for hire. The Class 43 is an icon of the British rail network, providing frontline service since 1976, and we are incredibly proud to be extending that service life here in the UK.
Impeccably maintained, these locomotives are ideal for railtours, charters and corporate events.
Our Class 43s can be provided with or without drivers (drivers provided through our operating partner).
Our locomotives are maintained by our appointed ECM and subject to all statutory inspection and maintenance exams.
ROMIC Group carry £10M public and product liability insurance in respect of rolling stock rentals.
To enquire about availability or to discuss your requirements please email us, or complete the enquiry form below.
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Contact Details
Simon Lowe
Email: simon@romic.co.uk
Detailed Specification
| Type: | Diesel-electric high speed locomotive |
| Built: | British Rail Engineering Limited (1975 - 1982) |
| Class: | BR Class 43 |
| Wheel arrangement: | Bo-Bo |
| Fleet: | 2 (43094 / 43122) |
| Gauge: | 1,435mm (4’ 8.5”) |
| Length over buffers: | 17,790 mm (58’ 4 3/8”) |
| Width: | 2,740 mm (9’) |
| Height: | 3,900 mm (12’ 9.5”) |
| Bogies: | BP10 |
| Weight: | 70.25 t (metric) |
| Axle load: | 17.56 t (metric) |
| Fuel capacity: | 4,500 L (990 imperial gallons) |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h (125 mph) |
| Power: | 1,678 kW (2,250 hp) max / 1,32 0kW (1,770 hp) at rail |
| Tractive effort: | 80 kN (17,980 lbf) max / 46 kN (10,340 lbf) continuous |
| Train brakes: | Air |
| Brake force: | 349 kN (35 long tons-force) |
| Gangways: | Flexible diaphragm (rear only) |
| ETH: | Yes |
| Multiple working: | Within class only |
| Route availability: | 5 |
| Safety systems: | AWS / TPWS / ATP |
Notes:
Dimensions, weights and performance figures quoted are per power car
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