BRITISH RAIL CLASS 05

'BR Class 05'
TOPS numbers	05 001
Early numbers	11136-11176; later D2550-D2618
Builder	Hunslet Engine Co.
Introduced	1955-61
Wheel Arrangement	0-6-0
Weight	30 t 18 cwt	31396 kg
Height	11 ft 0 in	3.4 m
Width	8 ft 3 in	2.5 m
Length	25 ft 4 in	7.7 m
Wheel Dia.	3 ft 4 in	1.0 m
Wheel Base	4 ft 6 in + 4 ft 6 in	1.4 m
Minimum radius
Maximum speed	17.75 mph	29 km/h
Engine output	204 hp	152 kW
Max. Tractive Effort	14,500 lbf	65 kN
Power at Rail
Brake type	Vacuum
Brake force	tons
Route availability	2
Fuel Tank	300 imperial gal	1400 litre
Heating type	None

The British Rail 'Class 05' diesel locomotive was built for use on the Eastern and Scottish Regions of British Railways.

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Miscellaneous facts

Preservation

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Miscellaneous facts

An 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunter built by Hunslet Engine Company, 1955-61. Numbered 11136-11176, later D2500-D2619, most were withdrawn when the 03/04 came into power, with the exception of one. D2554 was transferred to the Isle of Wight in 1966 to aid the electrical works. Shortly afterwards it was given the TOPS number 05001. This shunter was the only one to have a tops number; the main reason for this was that all the others were replaced and that it was best suited for the island. It remained in service until about 1985 before being sold to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Havenstreet.
The engine is a Gardner 8-cylinder, 4 stroke 8L3 of 204 hp (152 kW) connected to a Hunslet 4-speed gearbox through a Hunslet patent friction clutch. Final drive is via a Hunslet reversing gearbox and jackshaft.
The Didcot Railway Centre has a working example, preserved after being used by the National Coal Board in the northeast, and the Isle of Wight Steam Railway's own 05001/ D2554, which can be seen frequently but unfortunately it cannot run passenger trains, due to the Island's unique vintage air braked rolling stock.
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Preservation

Four class 05 Diesel Shunters have been Preserved.

★ 97803

★ D2578

★ D2587

★ D2595
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External link

★ Photo at TheRailwayCentre.com