English Electric Type 1
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| − | [[Image:20.jpg| | + | [[Image:20.jpg|left|240px]]The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_20 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. |
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| − | + | There were a number of less-successful Type 1 diesels, Classes 15, 16 and 17, many of which were withdrawn within a decade of introduction. | |
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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
Similar locomotives
There were a number of less-successful Type 1 diesels, Classes 15, 16 and 17, many of which were withdrawn within a decade of introduction.
