BR Class 37 locomotive

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:steam_locomotive
gptkbp:axle_load_class Route Availability 5
gptkbp:brakeType gptkb:vacuum
air
gptkbp:conservationStatus many preserved
gptkbp:culturalHeritage several in UK
gptkbp:date 1960–1965
gptkbp:exported_units some exported to Belgium
some exported to France
some exported to Spain
gptkbp:firstRun 2 November 1960
gptkbp:fuelType 1,700 imperial gallons
gptkbp:height 12 ft 9.5 in
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label BR Class 37 locomotive
gptkbp:introduced 1960
gptkbp:length 61 ft 6 in
gptkbp:livery gptkb:InterCity
British Rail blue
British Rail green
Railfreight grey
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:English_Electric
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 90 mph
gptkbp:multipleWorking gptkb:Blue_Star
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:agricultural_machinery
gptkbp:notableFeature versatile design
distinctive engine sound
used on both passenger and freight services
gptkbp:notableOperation gptkb:Network_Rail
gptkbp:numberBuilt 309
gptkbp:operator gptkb:British_Rail
gptkb:Colas_Rail
gptkb:West_Coast_Railways
gptkb:Direct_Rail_Services
gptkbp:powerOutput 1,750 hp
gptkbp:powers diesel-electric
gptkbp:preservedUnits several
gptkbp:primaryUse passenger
freight
gptkbp:primeMover gptkb:English_Electric_12CSVT
gptkbp:region_operated gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:route_availability 5
gptkbp:tractionMotors gptkb:English_Electric
gptkbp:trainHeating steam generator
electric train heating (some units)
gptkbp:UICClassification Co-Co
gptkbp:weight 100 long tons
gptkbp:width 8 ft 10 in
gptkbp:withdrawn 1980s–present (ongoing)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:BR_Class_27_locomotive
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8