Class 09 - BR Shunter - 0-6-0

• Built 1959-62 by British Rail at Darlington or Horwich Works.
• Engine English Electric 6KT of 298 kW (400 hp) at 680 rpm.
• Main Generator English Electric 801.
• Two English Electric 506 traction motors.
• Maximum Tractive Effort of 111 kN (25000 lbf), Continuous Tractive Effort of 39 kN (8800 lbf) at 11.6 mph.
• Power at Rail of 201 kW (269 hp).
• Brake Force 19 t. Air and Vacuum train brakes.
• Maximum Speed 15 or 20 mph.
• 8.92 m over buffers, 1372 mm wheel diameter.
• Weight 50 t, Route Availability (RA) index of 5.

Sub Class 09/0.

Members of 09/0 are: 09001 to 09026.

Sub Class 09/1.

Converted from Class 08, 110 Volt electrical equipment added. Members are: 09101 to 09107.

Sub Class 09/2.

Converted from Class 08, 90 Volt electrical equipment added. Members are: 09201 to 09205.

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