British Rail Class 26

The British Rail Class 26 diesel locomotives, originally known as BRCW Type 2, were built by the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company (BRCW) at Smethwick in 1958-59. Forty seven examples were built, and the last were withdrawn from service in 1993.

BRCW Type 2 British Rail Class 26
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Type and origin Power type Diesel-elctric Builder Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company Serial number DEL45–DEL91 Build date 1958–1959 Total produced 47
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte Bo-Bo  • UIC Bo'Bo' Gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Wheel diameter 3 ft 7 in (1.092 m) Minimum curve 5 chains (100 m) Wheelbase 39 ft 0 in (11.89 m) Length 50 ft 9 in (15.47 m) Width 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) Height 12 ft 8 in (3.86 m) Loco weight D5300–D5319: 77.5 long tons (78.7 t) D5320–D5346: 74 long tons (75.2 t) Fuel capacity 600 imp gal (2,700 L; 720 US gal) Prime mover Sulzer 6LDA-28 Transmission DC generator, DC traction motors MU working ★ Blue Star Train heating Steam generator Train brakes Vacuum
Performance figures Top speed 80 mph (130 km/h) Power output Engine: 1,160 hp (865 kW) At rail: 900 hp (671 kW) Tractive effort Maximum: 42,000 lbf (187 kN) Continuous: 30,000 lbf (133 kN) Brakeforce 34 long tons-force (340 kN)
Career Railroad(s) British Railways Number D5300–D5346; later 26001–26046 Axle load class D5300–D5319: Route availability 6 D5320–D5346: Route availability 5