British Rail Class D3/3

British Rail Class D3/3 was a 0-6-0 shunting locomotive built by British Rail at their Derby Works in England. It was similar to the British Rail Class 08, except they were built with different engines and traction motors. They were all withdrawn and scrapped after only twelve years of service.

British Rail Class D3/3
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder British Railways’ Derby Works Build date 1955 Total produced 10
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-6-0 DE  • UIC C Gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Wheel diameter 4 ft 6 in (1.372 m) Loco weight 47.50 long tons (48.26 t) Prime mover Crossley ESNT 6 Traction motors Crompton Parkinson, 2 off MU working Not fitted Train heating None Train brakes Vacuum
Performance figures Top speed 20 mph (32 km/h) Power output Engine: 350 bhp (261 kW) Tractive effort 35,000 lbf (155.7 kN)
Career Railroad(s) British Railways Class D3/3; later 3/1B; no TOPS class Number 13117–13126; later D3117–D3126 Axle load class Route availability 5 Retired 1966–1967