Class 18 'Clayton' CBD90 Profile and Models

Class 18 'Clayton' CBD90

18001 at the Chasewater Railway. Date unknown. ©Revolution Trains

The Class 18 (or Clayton Equipment CBD90) is a fleet of battery powered shunting locomotives currently in production. The locomotives weigh 99 tons and are powered by 524kWh lead-acid batteries which can be charged from a mains supply, or derive power from an onboard diesel engine. Clayton intend for the class to replace the ageing fleet of Class 08 and Class 09 locomotives on shunting duties in private sidings and yards across the UK.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Locomotive

Battery

Builder

Clayton Equipment

Build Dates

2020 - Present

Total Built

8 (as of Dec 2021)
More under construction

Tractive Effort

303 kN

Power Output

557 hp

Top Speed

12 mph

Wheel Configuration

Bo-Bo

Operated By

Beacon Rail
Tata Steel
Sellafield Nuclear Plant

Main Duties

Shunting

In Service Until

Present

 

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)