About
The Class 09 diesel shunters were a higher geared version of the very numerous Class 08. Just 26 were built and were capable of 27.5mph as opposed to the 15mph of the Class 08. As such they are useful engines for shunting and very occasional use in passenger or goods service.
D3721 entered service with the Southern Region of British Railways on 17th April 1959 where it is believed it spent its whole working life. It carried British Railways green livery when introduced, before painting in British Rail blue, during which time it was renumbered 09 010, then latterly the rather dull departmental grey livery, which it was still carrying when purchased for preservation.
D3721 was withdrawn and put into store at Hither Green depot on 5th February 2004, before being put up for sale on 19th April 2010 by DB Schenker (English Welsh & Scottish Railway) and purchased by the SDR and moved to Buckfastleigh in September of that year.
Specifications
- Power -|- Diesel Electric
- Builder -|- BR - Darlington Works
- Build Date -|- April 1959
- Cost -|- Unknown
- Class -|- 09
- Total of Class Produced -|- 26
- Configuration -|- 0-6-0
- Gauge -|- Standard Gauge - 4ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435mm)
- Driving Wheel Dia. -|- 4ft 6in (1,372mm)
- Wheelbase -|- 11ft 6in (3.505m)
- Length -|- 29ft 3in (8.92m)
- Width -|- 8ft 6in (2.591m)
- Height -|- 12ft 81⁄2 in (3.874m)
- Weight -|- 49 long tons (49,800kg)
- Fuel type -|- Diesel
- Fuel Capacity -|- 668 gal (3040 L or 802 US gal)
- Prime Mover -|- English Electric 6KT
- Generator -|- DC English Electric 801
- Traction Motors -|- 2 x English Electric 506
- Transmission -|- Diesel-Electric, double reduction gearing
- Top Speed -|- 27.5mph (44km/h)
- Power Output -|- 350 hp (261 kw)
- Tractive Effort Max. - 25,000 lbf (111.2kN)
- Tractive Effort Continuous - 8,800 lbf (39.1kN)
Current Status
- Status -|- In Service
- Location -|- Buckfastleigh
- Livery -|- BR Green
- Owner -|- South Devon Railway Trust
Pictures
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D3721 in the News
