British Rail Class 14

The British Rail Class 14 is a type of small diesel-hydraulic locomotive built in the mid-1960s. Twenty-six of these 0-6-0 locomotives were ordered in January 1963, to be built at British Railways Swindon railway works. The anticipated work for this class was yard shunting, trip work (between local yards) and short-distance freight trains. The order was expanded to 56 in mid-1963, before work had started on the first order.

British Rail Class 14
Type and origin Power type Diesel-hydraulic Builder British Railways’ Swindon railway works Order number Swindon Lots 456 and 460 Build date 1964–1965 Total produced 56
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-6-0  • UIC C Gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Wheel diameter 4 ft 0 in (1.219 m) Loco weight 48.50 long tons (49.3 t) Prime mover Paxman Ventura 6YJXL Transmission Voith L217U hydraulic Train brakes Vacuum
Performance figures Top speed 40 mph (64 km/h) Power output Engine: 650 hp (485 kW) Tractive effort 30,910 lbf (137.5 kN)
Career Railroad(s) British Rail British Steel National Coal Board Number D9500–D9555 Nicknames Teddy Bear Axle load class RA 4