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This class of loco was built during the 1980s and was used mostly for coal duties during the beginning of its life (apart from a time during the miners strike when use spread to different duties). Now seeing reductions in service, some have been contracted out to work in Holland by EWS.
Bodyshell - factory-fitted separate details |
Handrails Jumper cables |
Bufferbeam detail (pre-fitted) |
Lifeguard |
Cab, footplate & interior detail |
Glazing Window wipers |
Chassis/underframe detail |
Air tank Battery box Footsteps Fuel tank |
Body Construction |
Plastic |
Chassis construction |
Lightweight |
Coupling socket/mounting |
Fixed |
Coupling type |
Tension lock |
Loco-driven wheels (number of) |
4 wheels |
Minimum radius |
Radius 2 |
Separating the body from the chassis |
Body clips off from chassis |
Weighting (to assist adhesion) |
Within chassis |
DCC Capability: |
DCC compatible but no socket |
DCC speaker |
No provision for speaker |
Motor location |
1 bogie mounted |
Motor type |
Type 7 |
Pickups |
4 out of 6 axles |
Power collection |
2 rail DC |