Class 55 locomotive

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Class_55_locomotive
GPTKB entity
Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:steam_locomotive
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:steam_locomotive
gptkb:Deltic
gptkbp:builtFor gptkb:British_Railways
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Napier_Deltic_D18-25
gptkbp:enteredService 1961
gptkbp:fuelType 900 imperial gallons
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Class 55 locomotive
gptkbp:length 69 ft 6 in
gptkbp:livery BR blue
BR green
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:English_Electric
gptkbp:maximumSpeed 100 mph
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:British_Army_regiments
gptkbp:notableFeature distinctive engine sound
gptkbp:notableUnit gptkb:55002_King's_Own_Yorkshire_Light_Infantry
gptkb:55009_Alycidon
gptkb:55019_Royal_Highland_Fusilier
gptkbp:numberBuilt 22
gptkbp:operator gptkb:British_Rail
gptkbp:powers diesel-electric
gptkbp:preservedUnits 6
gptkbp:primaryUse express passenger services
gptkbp:retired 1982
gptkbp:tractionMotors gptkb:English_Electric
gptkbp:trainBrakes gptkb:vacuum
air
gptkbp:usedOn gptkb:East_Coast_Main_Line
gptkbp:weight 100 long tons
gptkbp:wheelArrangement Co-Co
gptkbp:withdrawn 1980-1982
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:British_Railways
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6