Sulzer Type 4
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==Statistics and information== | ==Statistics and information== |
Latest revision as of 01:47, 14 May 2010
The Sulzer Type 4 is a diesel locomotive in the UK Railway Set.
[edit] 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 |
[edit] 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.[edit] Similar locomotives
The Sulzer Type 4 represents all the "Peaks"; Classes 44, 45 and 46.