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British Rail Class 12
15224 at Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells West depot 31 July 2011
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderBritish Railways Ashford Works
Order numberSR 3413 (15), 3537 (11)
Build date1949–1952
Total produced26
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte0-6-0DE
 • UICC
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter4 ft 6 in (1.372 m)
Wheelbase11 ft 6 in (3.51 m)
Length29 ft 5+12 in (8.98 m)
Width9 ft 0 in (2.74 m)
Height12 ft 8+12 in (3.87 m)
Loco weight48 long tons (48.8 t; 53.8 short tons)
Fuel capacity660 imp gal (3,000 L; 790 US gal)
Prime moverEnglish Electric 6KT
GeneratorEnglish Electric 801/7D (DC)
Traction motorsEnglish Electric 506A, 2 off
TransmissionDiesel electric, double reduction gearing
MU workingNot fitted
Train heatingNone
Train brakesNone; 15230–15232 Air from 1970
Performance figures
Maximum speed27.5 mph (44.3 km/h)
Power outputEngine: 350 hp (261 kW)
Tractive effortMaximum: 24,600 lbf (109.4 kN)
Career
OperatorsBritish Railways
ClassD3/13, later 3/9, later Class 12
Numbers15211–15236
Axle load classRA 5
Withdrawn1968-1971
Preserved15224 at the Spa Valley Railway
DispositionOne preserved, remainder scrapped
References: [1]

The British Rail Class 12 is a diesel locomotive built primarily for shunting duties around London.

  1. ^ Marsden 1981, "SR: 15211-15236".

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