BR Class 37

British Rail Class 37 (Electric Type 3 - D6898)

Type: Diesel Electric Locomotive

Configuration: C-C (two three-axle bogies with individually powered axles)

Designer: Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns & English Electric

Top Speed: 90mph

Introduced: 1962 by Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns

Starting Effort: 55,500 lbf

Engine/Engine Type: English Electric 12CSVT / V12 Diesel

Engine Output: 1750 hp

Wheelbase: 50 ft 8 in

Length: 61 ft 6 in

Fuel: Diesel

Brakes: Vacuum

Livery: BR Green

Current Status: Static display at Hopetown Darlington