| Class 20 |
Type 1 |
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| Design: English Electric | |||
| Engine: English Electric Eight Cylinder 8SVT (1000hp) | |||
| Main Generator: English Electric | |||
| Traction Motors: English Electric | |||
| Wheel Arrangement: Bo-Bo | |||
| Total Built: 228 (1957-68 at Vulcan Foundry & RSH) | |||
| Total Preserved: 23 (2) | |||
Built
by English Electric and introduced to BR from 1957, the 20's were the
only successful type one design. Originally built for light trip freight
work, but as this traffic disappeared in the mid sixties they were
primarily used in pairs on coal trains in the midlands, although could
be seen on most parts of the BR network with members of the class also
based on the scottish and eastern regions. A few of these engines are
still in revenue earning service for DRS and HNRC. |
