English Electric Type 1

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Revision as of 05:43, 29 October 2009

The EE Type 1 is a diesel locomotive in Project 1000.

Statistics and information

Four livery variations, based on year built, last service, and cargo type
Type: Light Duty Diesel
Introduction: 1957
Withdrawal: 2020
Speed: 75mph
Power: 1000hp
Weight: 73t
Tractive Effort: 187kN
Replaces: Mogul, Pannier
Replaced By: Costar Junker

Prototype information

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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.