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The tinplate works at Ebbw Vale closed in 2001 after the steel company Corus re-structured, reducing capacity in the UK. Today this branch is used only by passenger trains |
BR 60
Diesel-electric locomotive
| Build: | Brush Traction 1989−1993 (100) | ||||||||
| Top speed: | 97 km/h | ||||||||
| Gauge: | 1435 mm | ||||||||
| UIC axles: | Co'Co' | ||||||||
| Length: | 21.34 m | ||||||||
| Width: | 2.64 m | ||||||||
| Height: | 3.95 m | ||||||||
| Weight: | 129 t | ||||||||
| Prime mover: | Mirrlees MB275T | ||||||||
| Power output: | 1801 kW |
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| Tractive effort: | 474 kN |
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| Source: | en.wikipedia.org | ||||||||
| Numbering: 60001-60015, 60017-60100, 60500 |
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