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Old 8th January 2013, 10:53
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Nothing Mainline in the UK as orders for big stuff get sent out to the factories set-up to build them

Look up Class 68 it's a UK version of the loco's you mentioned
DRS have ordered 15 INITIALLY and the RCH has earmarked numbers 68-001 -- 68-050 for them

Builder Vossloh Valencia, Spain
UIC classification Bo'Bo'
Wheel diameter 1100mm

Locomotive weight 77.5 t (2/3rd full) 16-cyclinder
Fuel capacity 4000 L

Electric system(s) AC/AC transmission with four ABB Bordline CC1500 traction inverters

Engine type Caterpillar Inc.C175-16
Alternator ABB WCqx560pb6

Traction motors Four ABB 4FRA6063 (600kW)

Top speed 100mph ( 160 km/h)
Power output 3,750 horsepower (2,800kW)
Tractive effort 300 kN (starting)
Locomotive brake Disc brake, Electropneumatic, alsoDynamic (electrical) 2.1MW
Multiple working within class limited to 2 locomotives only

For Delivery *late 2013
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