Class 37 - Data Sheet
Welcome to our in-depth exploration of the British Railways & English Electric Class 37 locomotives. This section will provide you with comprehensive information about each sub-class, highlighting their unique characteristics, operational changes to each sub-class, and their history to the railway industry. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of these iconic locomotives, showcasing their significance in British rail transport. Whether you’re a railway enthusiast or just curious, there’s plenty to discover!
Sub Class: | 37/0 | 37/3 | 37/4 | 37/5 | 37/6 | 37/7 | 37/9 | 97/3 |
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Wheel Diameter: | 3ft 7in | 3ft 7in | 3ft 7in | 3ft 7in | 3ft 7in | 3ft 7in | 3ft 7in | 3ft 7in |
Brake Type: | Built Vacuum only, later Dual braked | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual |
Sanding Equipment: | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic |
Train Heating Type: | Steam (removed) | N/A | Electric - Index 30 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Train Heat Alternator: | N/A | N/A | Brush BAH-701 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Route Availability: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Multiple Working Code: | Blue Star | Blue Star | Blue Star | Blue Star | Blue Star & DRS | Blue Star | Blue Star | Blue Star |
Brake Force: | 50 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 50 tonnes | 50 tonnes |
Engine Type: | English Electric 12CSVT | English Electric 12CSVT | English Electric 12CSVT | English Electric 12CSVT | English Electric 12CSVT | English Electric 12CSVT | Mirrlees MB 275T (37901 - 904) Ruston RX 270T (37905 & 906) | English Electric 12CSVT |
Engine Horsepower: | 1,750hp | 1,750hp | 1,750hp | 1,750hp | 1,750hp | 1,750hp | 1,800hp | 1,750hp |
Power at Rail: | 1,250hp | 1,250hp | 1,250hp | 1,250hp | 1,250hp | 1,250hp | 1,300hp | 1,250hp |
Tractive Effort: | 55,500lb | 55,500lb | 55,500lb | 55,500lb | 55,500lb | 55,500lb | 62,000lb (37901 - 904) 62,680lb (97905 & 906) | 55,500lb |
Notes:
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1. Locomotives fitted with body mounted horns are 12ft 9 1/16 inches in height, those with roof mounted horns are 13ft 3/4 inches in height.
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2. Following the removal of steam heating systems, the steam boiler water tank was converted into an additional fuel tank, thus providing an additional 800 gallons capacity.