Sulzer Type 4
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− | [[Image:peak.jpg|left|240px]]The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_45 British Rail Class 45] "Peak" was an early attempt at a standardised express diesel. Along with their sister class 46, they were moderately successful, and paved the way for the more modern [[ | + | [[Image:peak.jpg|left|240px]]The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_45 British Rail Class 45] "Peak" was an early attempt at a standardised express diesel. Along with their sister class 46, they were moderately successful, and paved the way for the more modern [[Brush Type 4|Class 47]]. |
==Similar locomotives== | ==Similar locomotives== |
Revision as of 05:42, 29 October 2009
The Sulzer Type 4 is a diesel locomotive in Project 1000.
Statistics and information
Type: | Express Passenger Diesel |
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Introduction: | 1959 |
Withdrawal: | 2000 |
Speed: | 90mph |
Power: | 2500hp |
Weight: | 135t |
Tractive Effort: | 247kN |
Replaces: | Pacific, Streak |
Replaced By: | Brush Type 4, HST |
Prototype information
The British Rail Class 45 "Peak" was an early attempt at a standardised express diesel. Along with their sister class 46, they were moderately successful, and paved the way for the more modern Class 47.Similar locomotives
The Sulzer Type 4 represents all the "Peaks"; Classes 44, 45 and 46.