Class 27 Profile and Models
27001 at Bo'ness in September 2000. ©Steve Jones
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A total of 69 Class 27 locomotives were produced by Birmingham RCW Co. between 1961 and 1962. Essentially a more powerful version of the Class 26, with a 1,250hp engine - the class was initially distributed across the Midland, North Eastern and Scottish regions. From the mid-1960s they were entirely concentrated in Scotland where they continued in both passenger and freight operations until 1987. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Diesel-Electric |
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Builder |
Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. |
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Build Dates |
1961 to 1962 |
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Total Built |
69 |
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Tractive Effort |
42,000 lbf |
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Power Output |
1,250 hp |
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Top Speed |
90 mph |
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Wheel Configuration |
Bo-Bo |
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Operated By |
British Rail |
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Main Duties |
Mixed Traffic |
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In Service Until |
1987 |
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Surviving Examples |
8 |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
BR green with late crest
BR blue
N Gauge
Awaiting Categorisation
O Gauge (1:43 Scale)
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Silver Fox |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
27SF View |
Class 27 Resin Body kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| O Gauge (1:43 Scale) | PRMRP |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
BRL-027 View |
Class 27 locomotive kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
