English Electric Type 1
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The EE Type 1 is a diesel locomotive in Project 1000.
Statistics and information
Type: | Light Duty Diesel |
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Introduction: | 1957 |
Withdrawal: | 2020 |
Speed: | 75mph |
Power: | 1000hp |
Weight: | 73t |
Tractive Effort: | 187kN |
Replaces: | Mogul, Pannier |
Replaced By: | Costar Junker |
Prototype information
The British Rail Class 20 was the only truly successful Class 1 diesel locomotive. They widely replaced steam engines in branchline and light freight service, and were later often found working in pairs on coal trains. More recently, they found work hauling nuclear flask trains.Similar locomotives
The EE Type 1 represents all Type 1 diesels.