Class 21 Profile and Models
D6103 at Harringay West in June 1959. ©Ben Brooksbank
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A total of 58 Class 21 locomotives were produced by the North British Locomotive Co between 1958 and 1960. Externally similar to the Class 22, they actually shared no mechanical parts. Unfortunately, the class proved to be unsuccessful due to their unreliable licence-built MAN engines and between 1963-65, a total of 20 were rebuilt with new Paxman Ventura power units and became the Class 29. The remaining 38 Class 21s were withdrawn and scrapped by the end of 1968, with the 29s all being scrapped by 1971. None of the class survived into preservation. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Diesel-Electric |
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Builder |
North British Locomotive Co. |
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Build Dates |
1958 to 1960 |
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Total Built |
58 |
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Tractive Effort |
45,000 lbf |
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Power Output |
1,000 to 1,100 hp |
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Top Speed |
75 mph |
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Wheel Configuration |
Bo-Bo |
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Operated By |
British Railways |
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Main Duties |
Regional Passenger |
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In Service Until |
1968 |
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Surviving Examples |
0 |
BR green with late crest
Awaiting Categorisation
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Kitbuilt (unknown brand) |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
KB695 View |
Class 21 D6100 in BR Green with Late Crest | BR green with late crest |