I am a big fan of the Class 40 as are most people (who were interested in the railway) of my age (50). Ok they were under powered, but my god could they accelerate a heavy train impressively. I have worked on 40106 and I often wondered if they were more powerful than their rating suggests. Is it just me? does anyone else think steam gets too much glory? The days of the heavy diesel hauling long express trains surely deserves more respect?
"Listen to that turbo spool up". That whistle you can hear is the air flowing through the cooling system, there are four turbochargers on this engine but you can only just hear them when the engine is pulling hard. No turbochargers work when an engine is idling. Next time you are behind a 40 you will notice the whistle disappears as the engine speed increases to be replaced with the exhaust beat but if you listen carefully you will hear a high pitched scream very different to the fan whistle.
The origins of the Class 40 fleet lay in the prototype diesel locomotives (Types D16/1 ordered by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway and British Railways and D16/2 ordered by British Railways between 1947 and 1954) and most notably with the Southern Region locomotive No. 10203, which was powered by English Electric's 16SVT MkII engine developing 2,000 bhp (1,460 kW).[1] The bogie design and power train of 10203 was used almost un-changed on the first ten production Class 40.
Build date 19581962 Total production 200 Configuration 1Co-Co1 UIC classification (1Co)'(Co1)' Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Wheel diameter Driving: 3 ft 9 in (1.143 m) Idling: 3 ft 0 in (0.914 m) Minimum curve 4.5 chains (91 m) Wheelbase 61 ft 3 in (18.67 m) Length 69 ft 6 in (21.18 m) Width 9 ft 0 in (2.74 m) Height 12 ft 10 in (3.91 m
This "is" one very well maintained Locomotive.I love to hear the Turbo building up the pressure to give the charateristic whistle.These engines sound very different without the blower bolted on.Mind you it also makes about 400hp less than the class 40 kitted example.These engines were ver over-engineered, as the engines in these Locomotives are reliable to output rated at 3500 hp,which is quite remarkable when you consider it was built to emit a mere 1600hp when built into the LMS twins.
That bell aint coz of the BIS going in,its because the engine is taking a big wack out of the batteries to crank it over,most preserved diesels with not so youthfull batteries do the same,its got something to do with the FAR
I am a big fan of the Class 40 as are most people (who were interested in the railway) of my age (50). Ok they were under powered, but my god could they accelerate a heavy train impressively. I have worked on 40106 and I often wondered if they were more powerful than their rating suggests. Is it just me? does anyone else think steam gets too much glory? The days of the heavy diesel hauling long express trains surely deserves more respect?
gw4pjq 2 weeks ago
"Listen to that turbo spool up". That whistle you can hear is the air flowing through the cooling system, there are four turbochargers on this engine but you can only just hear them when the engine is pulling hard. No turbochargers work when an engine is idling. Next time you are behind a 40 you will notice the whistle disappears as the engine speed increases to be replaced with the exhaust beat but if you listen carefully you will hear a high pitched scream very different to the fan whistle.
gw4pjq 2 weeks ago
Wow!
That was instant!
icars98 4 months ago
I know you won't believe this, but inside that loco there are 20 eastern europeans peddling like........
mensamoo 7 months ago
Whistle my beauty, Whistle for daddy...
craigybus1 2 years ago
The origins of the Class 40 fleet lay in the prototype diesel locomotives (Types D16/1 ordered by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway and British Railways and D16/2 ordered by British Railways between 1947 and 1954) and most notably with the Southern Region locomotive No. 10203, which was powered by English Electric's 16SVT MkII engine developing 2,000 bhp (1,460 kW).[1] The bogie design and power train of 10203 was used almost un-changed on the first ten production Class 40.
reggaeman1956 2 years ago
reggaeman1956 2 years ago
Weight 133 long tons (135 t)
Fuel capacity 710 imp gal (3,200 l; 850 US gal)
Prime mover English Electric 16SVT MkII
Transmission DC generator, DC traction motors
Multiple working ★ Blue Star
Top speed 90 mph (140 km/h)
Power output Engine: 2,000 bhp (1,490 kW)
At rail: 1,550 hp (1,160 kW)
Tractive effort Maximum: 52,000 lbf (231 kN)
there is some rubbish written about these locos,, here are some facts and figures, i will put more in another box
reggaeman1956 2 years ago
sounds great
ketd9 2 years ago
This is 1 reason why im proud to be british. :D
Yrrebsiez 2 years ago
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reggaeman1956 2 years ago
They don't start on compressed air!
jbhell27 2 years ago 3
This "is" one very well maintained Locomotive.I love to hear the Turbo building up the pressure to give the charateristic whistle.These engines sound very different without the blower bolted on.Mind you it also makes about 400hp less than the class 40 kitted example.These engines were ver over-engineered, as the engines in these Locomotives are reliable to output rated at 3500 hp,which is quite remarkable when you consider it was built to emit a mere 1600hp when built into the LMS twins.
flanneryged 2 years ago
Did or was this loco owned by waterman?
globalcentralline 2 years ago
No. He's never had a 40.
formidable38 2 years ago
nice to see some clag on startup!!!!
burghill1979 2 years ago
Not much of an effort needed there!!
ruberyb45 2 years ago
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lovely deltic
Cheese391 2 years ago
wow!
merseyrail508124 2 years ago
Great sound, 5 Stars!
60103Henry 3 years ago
Its a while since I heard a fire bell as the BIS gets switched on.
TheWakieKid 3 years ago
That bell aint coz of the BIS going in,its because the engine is taking a big wack out of the batteries to crank it over,most preserved diesels with not so youthfull batteries do the same,its got something to do with the FAR
31144 3 years ago
Listen to that turbo spool up.
BigChief427 3 years ago 13
*ding ding* BBWAAAOOOOOOOOOAOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! lol
getofmaballs 3 years ago
... Hot damn, that is a nice clean start up!
Personally I'm amazed by the engine it uses...
Xelmon 3 years ago
speedey startup
mststv 3 years ago
Good to see a clag-free startup.
SteffanLlwyd 4 years ago 2
sorry forgot to say its fantastic as well,,how about one in the engine room""
kevinroscoe 4 years ago
too short
kevinroscoe 4 years ago
*ring-a-ling* - *HELLFIRE STARTUP*
nice vid
madplanefan 4 years ago 10
superb!
kesser1 5 years ago
beautiful!!!
thewondergoth 5 years ago
TOTAL HARDCORE!!! MEGA
philldavison 5 years ago
Cracking English Electric music
formidable38 5 years ago
MY LORDS!!!!
50008Thunderer 5 years ago