Class 18 'Clayton' CBD90 Profile and Models
18001 at the Chasewater Railway. Date unknown. ©Revolution Trains
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The Class 18 (or Clayton Equipment CBD90) is a fleet of battery powered shunting locomotives currently in production. The locomotives weigh 99 tons and are powered by 524kWh lead-acid batteries which can be charged from a mains supply, or derive power from an onboard diesel engine. Clayton intend for the class to replace the ageing fleet of Class 08 and Class 09 locomotives on shunting duties in private sidings and yards across the UK. |
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Type of Locomotive |
Battery |
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Builder |
Clayton Equipment |
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Build Dates |
2020 - Present |
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Total Built |
8 (as of Dec 2021) More under construction |
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Tractive Effort |
303 kN |
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Power Output |
557 hp |
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Top Speed |
12 mph |
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Wheel Configuration |
Bo-Bo |
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Operated By |
Beacon Rail Tata Steel Sellafield Nuclear Plant |
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Main Duties |
Shunting |
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In Service Until |
Present |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
Private Owner