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Class 56
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| Builders: | 56001 to 56030 - Electroputere, Romania |
| 56031 to 56115 - BREL at Doncaster | |
| 56116 to 56135 - BREL at Crewe | |
| Introduced: | 1976 - 1983 |
| Engine: | Ruston-Paxman 16RK3CT 127 litre 16cyl V16 four stroke twin turbo-charged diesel |
| Engine BHP: | 3250 @ 900rpm |
| Main generator: | Brush BA1101A |
| Traction Motors: | Six Brush TM 73-62 nose suspended single reduction |
| Length: | 63ft 6in (19.35m) |
| Width: | 9ft 2in (2.79m) |
| Height: | 13ft 0in (3.96m) |
| Weight: | 126 Tons (128 Tonnes) in working order |
| Fuel Tank: | 1,150 Gallons |
| Coolant : | 308 Gallons |
| Oil Tank: | 120 Gallons |
| Max Speed: | 80 mph |
| Route Availability: | 7 |
