Class 58 Technical Data
Technical Reference
Class 58 Technical Data
A quick-reference guide to the Class 58 cab end arrangement and the principal technical specifications of the class.
This page brings together the key external cab-end features and the main engineering data for the Class 58 fleet. The diagram below can be opened full size for closer inspection.
Class 58 Cab End Detail
1 Horns (behind grille)
2 Marker lights / tail lights
3 Multiple working control cable
4 Multiple working control sockets
5 Headlight
6 Coupling
7 Brake pipe
8 Main reservoir pipe
9 Engine control air pipe
Technical Highlights
TOPS Range58001-58050
Built1983-1987
Power3,300hp
Speed80mph
Weight130 Tonnes
Wheel ArrangementCo-Co
Full Technical Specification
| TOPS Number Range | 58001-58050 |
|---|---|
| Design Code | 58-0AA |
| Built by | BREL Doncaster |
| Years Introduced | 1983-1987 |
| Wheel Arrangement | Co-Co |
| Weight | 130 Tonnes |
| Height | 12ft 10in (3.91m) |
| Length | 62ft 9 1/2in (19.13m) |
| Width | 9ft 1in (2.72m) |
| Wheelbase | 48ft 9in (14.85m) |
| Bogie Wheelbase | 13ft 8 1/2in (4.18m) |
| Bogie Pivot Centres | 35ft 5 1/2in (10.80m) |
| Wheel Diameter | 3ft 8in (1.12m) |
| Min. Curve Negotiable | 4 Chains (80.46m) |
| Engine Type | Ruston Paxman 12RK3ACT |
| Engine Output | 3,300hp (2,460kW) |
| Power at Rail | 2,387hp (1,780kW) |
| Tractive Effort | 60,000lb (267kN) |
| Cylinder Bore | 10in (0.25m) |
| Cylinder Stroke | 12in (0.30m) |
| Maximum Speed | 80mph (129km/h) |
| Brake Type | Air |
| Brake Force | 75 Tonnes |
| Route Availability | 7 |
| Heating | None |
| Multiple Coupling Type | Red Diamond |
| Main Alternator Type | Brush BA1101B |
| Aux. Alternator Type | Brush BAA602B |
| Traction Motor Type | Brush TM73-62 |
| No. Traction Motors | 6 |
| Gear Ratio | 63:16 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 985 Gallons (4,480 Litres) |
| Cooling Water Capacity | 264 Gallons (1,200 Litres) |
| Lub. Oil Capacity | 110 Gallons (416 Litres) |
| Sanding Equipment | Electro-Pneumatic |
| Special Fittings | OTMR, GPS |