English Electric Type 3
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Revision as of 11:57, 7 October 2009
The EE Type 3 is a diesel locomotive in Project 1000.
Statistics and information
Type: | General Purpose Diesel |
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Introduction: | 1960 |
Withdrawal: | 2020 |
Speed: | 80mph |
Power: | 1750hp |
Weight: | 107t |
Tractive Effort: | 256kN |
Replaces: | Jubilee, 8F |
Replaced By: | BREL Class 58, EMD Class 66, Costar Junker |
Prototype information
The British Rail Class 37 was the longest-lived and most successful Type 3 diesel. Introduced in 1960 as a medium-powered replacement for steam locomotives such as the Jubilee and Standard 5, it was a mainstay of the British locomotive fleet until the 21st century.Similar locomotives
The EE Type 3 represents all early medium-powered diesels, including Classes 37 and 40.
UK Renewal Set |
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GRFs |
UK Renewal Set • UK Renewal Set Industries • UKRS in the Sun • UK Railway Set (UKRS II) |