The British Rail Class 05 is a class of 0-6-0diesel-mechanicalshunters built by Hunslet Engine Company from 1955 to 1961. They were used on the Eastern and Scottish Regions of British Railways. The first two batches were delivered as 11136-11143 (later renumbered D2550-D2557) and 11161-11176 (later renumbered D2558-D2573). Subsequent locomotives were delivered, new, as D2574-D2618.
British Rail Class 05
D2599 at Goole with a short freight train in April 1961.
Most were withdrawn early (due to a surplus of shunting locomotives, resulting from the network cuts of the 1960s) and replaced by classes 03 and 04, with the exception of D2554, which was transferred to the Isle of Wight, in 1966, to aid the electrification of the Island Line. Owing to its apparent suitability for working on the island, it was retained in working order and given the TOPS number 05001. It was transferred to departmental stock in 1981, being given the number 97803,[6] and remained in service until 1985, when it was withdrawn and sold to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
Didcot Railway Centre has a similar-looking industrial example numbered DL26, but it is not a BR class 05. It is one of a batch of four built by Hunslet in 1958 with a 264 hp National Gas engine and a higher bonnet line. DL26 and its sister DL25 worked in the NCB East Midlands area at Pleasley Pit, from where it was acquired for preservation. It is currently painted in original green livery but with an early BR emblem on the cab sides. It was the main shunter on the site until the arrival of a Class 08, and it still sees occasional use for shunting. It cannot be used on passenger trains due to its lack of vacuum brakes. The Isle of Wight Steam Railway's own 05 001/D2554 can be seen frequently but it cannot run passenger trains, due to the Island's unique vintage air brakedrolling stock.
Technical detailsEdit
The engine is a Gardner 8-cylinder, 4 stroke 8L3 of 204 hp (152 kW) connected to a Hunslet 4-speed gearbox through a Hunslet patentfriction clutch. Final drive is via a Hunslet reversing gearbox and jackshaft.
PreservationEdit
D2587 as preserved in 2012.
Four class 05 locomotives have been preserved:
D2554 "Nuclear Fred" at Isle of Wight Steam Railway. This engine has, at various times, carried the numbers 11140, 05001 and 97803
D2578 "Cider Queen", privately preserved by the D2578 Locomotive Group at Moreton Business Park, Herefordshire.
Class 05 is being made as a ready-to-run model in OO gauge by Silver Fox Models,[7] 4mm OO gauge by Heljan (August 2015) and in 7mm O gauge in September 2017.
Picture of 05001 at Ryde Pier Head during a rare trip out from Sandown in 1983.[permanent dead link]
Picture of 05001 at Sandown
August 28, 2023
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The British Rail Class 05 is a class of 0 6 0 diesel mechanical shunters built by Hunslet Engine Company from 1955 to 1961 They were used on the Eastern and Scottish Regions of British Railways The first two batches were delivered as 11136 11143 later renumbered D2550 D2557 and 11161 11176 later renumbered D2558 D2573 Subsequent locomotives were delivered new as D2574 D2618 British Rail Class 05D2599 at Goole with a short freight train in April 1961 Type and originPower typeDiesel mechanicalBuilderHunslet Engine Co Build date1955 1961Total produced69SpecificationsConfiguration Whyte0 6 0 UICCGauge4 ft 8 1 2 in 1 435 mm Wheel diameter3 ft 4 in 1 016 m Minimum curve2 chains 40 23 m Wheelbase9 ft 0 in 2 743 m Length25 ft 4 in 7 72 m Width8 ft 3 in 2 515 m Height11 ft 0 in 3 353 m Loco weightD2550 D2573 31 tonnes 31 long tons 34 short tons other locos 32 tonnes 31 long tons 35 short tons Fuel capacity300 imp gal 1 400 L 360 US gal Prime moverGardner 8L3Engine typeFour stroke dieselTransmissionHunslet 4 speed gearbox Hunslet patent friction clutch Hunslet reversing gearbox and final drive Train heatingNoneTrain brakesVacuumPerformance figuresMaximum speed18 mph 29 km h Power outputEngine 204 hp 152 kW Tractive effortMaximum 14 500 lbf 64 kN Brakeforce14 long tons force 139 kN CareerOperatorsBritish RailwaysNumber in class69Numbers11136 11143 11161 11176 later D2550 D2557 D2558 D2573 renumbered D2574 D2618 D2554 later 05001 then 97803Axle load classRA 2Retired1966 1968 except D2554 1985DispositionFour preserved remainder scrappedThe British Rail Class D2 5 built by Andrew Barclay Sons amp Co were reported in several sources as having received the TOPS class number 05 1 2 3 though this was in error and they are not listed as such in the latest works by Marsden 2011 4 5 Contents 1 Overview 2 Technical details 3 Preservation 4 Models 5 References 6 Sources 7 Further reading 8 External linksOverview EditMost were withdrawn early due to a surplus of shunting locomotives resulting from the network cuts of the 1960s and replaced by classes 03 and 04 with the exception of D2554 which was transferred to the Isle of Wight in 1966 to aid the electrification of the Island Line Owing to its apparent suitability for working on the island it was retained in working order and given the TOPS number 05001 It was transferred to departmental stock in 1981 being given the number 97803 6 and remained in service until 1985 when it was withdrawn and sold to the Isle of Wight Steam Railway Didcot Railway Centre has a similar looking industrial example numbered DL26 but it is not a BR class 05 It is one of a batch of four built by Hunslet in 1958 with a 264 hp National Gas engine and a higher bonnet line DL26 and its sister DL25 worked in the NCB East Midlands area at Pleasley Pit from where it was acquired for preservation It is currently painted in original green livery but with an early BR emblem on the cab sides It was the main shunter on the site until the arrival of a Class 08 and it still sees occasional use for shunting It cannot be used on passenger trains due to its lack of vacuum brakes The Isle of Wight Steam Railway s own 05 001 D2554 can be seen frequently but it cannot run passenger trains due to the Island s unique vintage air braked rolling stock Technical details EditThe engine is a Gardner 8 cylinder 4 stroke 8L3 of 204 hp 152 kW connected to a Hunslet 4 speed gearbox through a Hunslet patent friction clutch Final drive is via a Hunslet reversing gearbox and jackshaft Preservation Edit D2587 as preserved in 2012 Four class 05 locomotives have been preserved D2554 Nuclear Fred at Isle of Wight Steam Railway This engine has at various times carried the numbers 11140 05001 and 97803 D2578 Cider Queen privately preserved by the D2578 Locomotive Group at Moreton Business Park Herefordshire D2587 by Heritage Shunters Trust D2595 at Ribble Steam RailwayModels EditClass 05 is being made as a ready to run model in OO gauge by Silver Fox Models 7 4mm OO gauge by Heljan August 2015 and in 7mm O gauge in September 2017 References Edit Strickland 1983 pp 40 41 173 Haresnape 1984 p 50 Marsden 1984 p 99 Marsden 2011a pp 54 55 Marsden 2011b pp 90 92 Rail UK Diesel Electric Locomotive Information British Rail Class 05 Hunslet Shunter 11 November 2017 Retrieved 25 May 2018 Sources EditHaresnape Brian October 1984 British Rail Fleet Survey 7 Diesel Shunters Shepperton Ian Allan ISBN 0 7110 1449 3 GE 1084 Marsden Colin J 1981 Motive power recognition 1 Locomotives Shepperton Ian Allan Ltd ISBN 0 7110 1109 5 Marsden Colin J November 1984 BR Locomotive Numbering Shepperton Ian Allan ISBN 0 7110 1445 0 EX 1184 Strickland D C March 1983 D EG Locomotive Directory Camberley Diesel amp Electric Group ISBN 0 906375 10 X Marsden Colin J October 2011a Diesel and Electric Locomotive Recognition Guide Shepperton Ian Allan ISBN 978 0 7110 3637 6 Marsden Colin J November 2011b The Complete UK Modern Traction Locomotive Directory TheRailwayCentre com ISBN 978 0 9557887 8 9 Further reading EditVehicle Diagram Book No 120 for Shunting Diesel Locomotives PDF April 1974 05 a a href Template Cite book html title Template Cite book cite book a work ignored help 05s sold Rail Enthusiast EMAP National Publications April 1983 p 47 ISSN 0262 561X OCLC 49957965 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to British Rail Class 05 Images of 05001 at Sandown in 1976 Photo at TheRailwayCentre com Usurped Picture of 05001 at Ryde Pier Head during a rare trip out from Sandown in 1983 permanent dead link Picture of 05001 at Sandown Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title British Rail Class 05 amp oldid 1172007192, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
