Class 56

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Class_37
gptkbp:aircraft_operated Co-Co
gptkbp:availability available for charter services
gptkbp:brakes air brakes
emergency brake system
dual brake system
gptkbp:cockpit driver's cabin
single cab layout
gptkbp:color gptkb:British_Rail_blue
gptkbp:communication 750 VDC
gptkbp:conservation_efforts some preserved in museums
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:1983
gptkbp:controls electronic control
gptkbp:cooling_system water-cooled engine
gptkbp:current_use various freight companies
gptkbp:design standard British Rail design
gptkbp:designated_as 56001 to 56099
gptkbp:drivetrain reduction gear
gptkbp:emissions_standard exhaust silencer
gptkbp:engine gptkb:12
gptkb:Mirrlees_Blackstone
gptkbp:engine_type V12 diesel engine
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1976
gptkbp:fuel_capacity 1,500 liters
gptkbp:fuel_type diesel
gptkbp:historical_significance important in UK freight history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Class 56
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1976
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:6
diesel
gptkbp:length 18.2 m
gptkbp:maintenance regular maintenance required
gptkbp:manufacturer British Rail Engineering Limited
gptkbp:max_speed 75 mph
gptkbp:modifications various modifications over time
gptkbp:nickname 56s
gptkbp:notable_features high power output
gptkbp:number_built 135
gptkbp:operational_area 1976 to present
gptkbp:operational_status some still in service
gptkbp:operator gptkb:British_Rail
freight companies
gptkbp:power_output 1,500 hp
gptkbp:primary_source freight transport
gptkbp:region gptkb:UK
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:2000
many retired
gptkbp:safety_features gptkb:AWS
multiple safety features included
gptkbp:service_history used in various freight services
gptkbp:service_type freight and heavy haulage
gptkbp:services freight
gptkbp:suspension coil spring suspension
gptkbp:top_speed 120 km/h
gptkbp:transportation freight operators
gptkbp:weight 80 tons