British Rail Class 41 (HST)
The British Rail Class 41 was the original classification for the power cars of the prototype High Speed Train. However, the train was later re-classified as a diesel-electric multiple unit, and the whole set became Class 252. They were of Bo-Bo wheel arrangement.
British Rail Class 41 (HST) | |
Power type | Diesel-elctric |
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Builder | BREL Crewe Works |
Build date | 1972 |
Total production | 2 |
Configuration | Bo-Bo |
UIC classification | B'B' |
Gauge | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Track gauge/data' not found. |
Wheel diameter | 3 ft 4 in (1.016 m) |
Wheelbase | 42 ft 4 in (12.90 m) |
Length | 56 ft 4 in (17.17 m) |
Width | 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m) |
Height | 18 ft 11 in (5.77 m) |
Locomotive weight | Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1850: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). |
Prime mover | Paxman Valenta 12RP200L |
Traction motors | Brush TMH68-46, frame mounted |
Multiple working | Within class only |
Top speed | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Power output | Engine: 2,500 bhp (1,864 kW) |
Tractive effort | Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1850: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). |
Train heating | Electric Train Heat |
Train brakes | Air |
Career | British Rail |
Number | 41001–41002; later ADB975812–813 |
Axle load class | Route availability 6 |
Disposition | preserved |