BR Class 09 (BR/English Electric 0-6-0 DE)
Locomotives of Class 09 were an improvement over the Class 08, differing only in their maximum speed, which was 27.25 mph instead of 20 mph. Twenty-seven of them were built after the Class 08 series, and all were assigned initially to the Southern Region. All were fitted with high-level air brake connections as required for coupling to Southern Region EMUs and DEMUs. Now, following the breakup of British Rail, they can be found with a greater geographic dispersal.
Additional locomotives were converted to Class 09 standards in 1992-3 for Railfreight Distribution as part of an upgrade of their shunter and trip working fleet. All now work for EWS, and are classified as either 09/1 or 09/2 depending on whether they have 110V or 90V internal auxiliary electric systems.
Specifications:
TOPS Numbering: (09/0) 09 001 - 09 026
(09/1) 09 101 - 09 107
(09/2) 09 201 - 09 205
1957 Numbering: (09/0) D3665-71, D3719-21, D4099-104
Classes 09/1 and 09/2 were converted from Class 08
Built by: BR Darlington, Horwich
Introduced: 1959-1962
Wheel Arrangement: 0-6-0 (C)
Length: 29ft 3in (8.91m)
Weight: 49 tonnes (metric tons)
Maximum Speed: 27.5 mph (44 km/h)
Engine: English Electric 6KT
Engine Output: 400hp (298 kW)
Transmission: Electric
Main Generator: EE801-8E or E801-14E
Traction Motors: 2 x EE506-10C
Brake Type: Dual Air and Vacuum
Brake Force: 19 tons
Heating Type: None Fitted
Route Availability: 5