Class "20" Diesel Loco

D8110 (20110)

(D8118) 20118 first start (This engine has now left the Railway)

Inaugural run at Totnes - Note smarter livery !

Siblings together at Buckfastleigh for “Everything Goes” Weekend

 
 

Class 20 (228 in class)
Type		1
Maker		English Electric Co. Ltd
Introduced from		1957
Original Numbers		D8000-8199,8300-8327
New numbers		20001-228
Engine		E.E. 8SVT MkII
Engine bhp		1,000hp at 850rpm
Transmission		Electric, four 526/5D axle hung, nose suspended d.c. traction motors
Maximum current		1800 amps
Maximum tractive effort		42,000lb
Minimum curve		3 1/2 chains
Route availability		RA5
Max speed on B.R		75 mph
Driving wheel diameter		3ft 7in
Fuel capacity		400 gal
Coolant water capacity		130 gals
Lubricating oil capacity		100 gals
Weight in working order		72 tons