British Rail Class D2/10

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British Rail Class D2/10
D2767
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-hydraulic
BuilderNorth British Locomotive Company
Serial number27703–27714, 27815–27839, 27998–28033
Build date1957–1961
Total produced73
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-4-0DH
 • UICB
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameterD2708–D2719: 3 ft 6 in (1.067 m);
D2720–D2780: 3 ft 9 in (1.143 m)
Loco weightD2708–D2719: 30.00 long tons (30.48 t; 33.60 short tons);
D2720–D2780: 36.00 long tons (36.58 t; 40.32 short tons)
Prime moverNBL/MAN W6V
TransmissionHydraulic, Voith
MU workingNot fitted
Train heatingNone
Performance figures
Maximum speed15–17 mph (24–27 km/h)
Power outputEngine: 225 bhp (168 kW)
Tractive effortD2708–D2719: 20,080 lbf (89.3 kN)
Career
OperatorsBritish Railways
ClassDY11; later D2/10; later 2/4 (D2708–D2719), 2/4B (D2720–D2780)
Numbers(formerly 11708–11719 (D2708–D2719 from 1961 to 1963), D2720–D2780
Axle load classD2708–D2719: RA 2;
D2720–D2780: RA 5
Retired1967–1968
Disposition2 preserved, remainder scrapped

British Rail Class D2/10 was a locomotive type commissioned by British Rail. It was a diesel-hydraulic shunting locomotive in the pre-TOPS period built by the North British Locomotive Company (NBL). The NBL/MAN engines were built by the North British Locomotive Company in Scotland under licence from the German company MAN. They were introduced in 1957 and numbered D2708-D2780.[1]

After service with British Railways, D2767 was sold and in 1982 it was owned by Burmah Oil Trading Ltd., at Burmah Refinery in Stanlow.[2] D2773 was sold to the National Coal Board, with it working in the South Wales Area at Cleynen South Colliery.[2]

Preservation[edit]

Two locomotives are preserved:[3]

Models[edit]

Two etched brass kits covering D2720-44 and D2745-80 is available in the range of Judith Edge Kits.[4]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "D2/10 0-4-0". Brdatabase.info. 15 July 1965. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b Industrial Locomotives 1982 includimg preserved and minor railway locomotives. Industrial Railway Society. 1982. ISBN 0-901096-43-1.
  3. ^ Marshall, A. (2007). Preserved Heritage Traction. Leeds, UK: GM Publications. ISBN 978-0-9555581-0-8.
  4. ^ "Judith Edge Kits". UK Model Shops. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  • Ian Allan ABC of British Railways Locomotives (Winter 1962/3 ed.). p. 202.

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