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Class 31

Builders: Brush
Build Dates : 1957 - 1962
Numbers: 31001 - 31019 31101 - 31327 31401 - 31424
original Numbers: D5500 - D5519 D5518 - D5862 D5522 - D5856

Engine: English Electric 12SV 12 Cylinder
Engine BHP: 1470
Main generator: Brush TG160.48
Aux generator: Brush TG69.42
Traction Motors: Four Brush TM 73-68
Max Tractive Effort: 42,800lb ft
Brake Force: 85 tons

Length: 56ft 9in
Width: 8ft 9in
Height: 12ft 7in
Weight: 107 - 112 Tons in working order
Bogie Centers: 28ft 10in
Bogie Wheelbase: 14ft 0in
Driving Wheels: 3ft 7in
Carrying Wheels: 3ft 3 1/2in

Fuel Tank: 530 Gallons
Coolant : ? Gallons
Oil Tank: ? Gallons
Boiler : 600 Gallons

Max Speed: 80 - 90 mph
Route Availability: 5


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