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Class 50

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Class 50 Details:
Introduced: 1967-8
Engine: English Electric 16 cyl 16CSVT after-cooled of 2700bhp at 850rpm.
Weight: 117 tons
Brake Force: 59 tons
Maximum Tractive Effort: 48500lb
Transmission: Six English Electric axle-hung nose-suspended 538/5A traction motors.
Driving Wheel Diameter: 3' 7"
Route Availability: 6
Maximum Speed: 100mph
Coupling Code: Orange Square