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Re: D57 Class [was Re: 6029]



Ben Armstrong wrote:

>
> Where and how big is the greatest axle load on a fully provisioned 57
> class???
>

Just checked my reference books for weights.

D57 engine + tender: 230 tons. Max axle load: 22t, 17cwt.
D58 engine + tender: 227 tons. Max axle load: 22t, 17cwt.
AD60 Garratt: 260 tons. Max axle load: 16t, 10cwt
90 Class Diesel: 165 tonnes. Axle load: 27.5 tonnes (for comparison)

Jon Lau