Class D16/2 SR Bulleid diesel prototypes Profile and Models

10201 near Tring in August 1959. ©Ben Brooksbank
British Railways Class D16/2 was a class of prototype diesel locomotive introduced in 1950–1951, with a third example being introduced in 1954. They had been designed by Oliver Bulleid for the Southern Railway and were authorised in February 1947 but did not appear until after nationalisation. The diesel engine and transmission were supplied by English Electric, but the Bulleid influence was obvious. The box-like body style closely resembled his electric locomotives and was quite different from the usual English Electric style. The locomotives were tested in the Southern region initially, later moving to the London Midland region. All three locomotives were non-standard with regards to spare parts and servicing and they were withdrawn at the end of 1963. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Diesel-Electric |
Builder |
BR Ashford Works BR Brighton Works |
Build Dates |
1950 to 1954 |
Total Built |
3 |
Tractive Effort |
48,000 lbf |
Power Output |
1,600 to 2,000 bhp |
Top Speed |
90 mph |
Wheel Configuration |
1Co-Co1 |
Operated By |
British Railways |
Main Duties |
Mixed Traffic |
In Service Until |
1963 |
Surviving Examples |
0 |
Products awaiting categorisation
Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Silver Fox |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
D16SF View |
Class D16/2 1-Co-Co-1 Resin Body Kit | Awaiting Categorisation |