Sudan Government Railways 1000 class
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderEnglish Electric
Build date1960
Total produced55
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICCo-Co
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Wheel diameter3 ft (0.914 m)
Wheelbase44 ft (13.411 m) total, 12 ft 9 in (3.886 m)
Length55 ft (16.764 m)
Width9 ft 3 in (2.819 m)
Height13 ft 5 in (4.089 m)
Axle load16.5 long tons (16.8 t; 18.5 short tons)
Loco weight99 long tons (100.6 t; 110.9 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity1,000 imp gal (4,500 L)
Prime moverEnglish Electric 12CSVT Mk II
RPM range450 to 850 rpm
Engine typefour stroke, four valves per cylinder
Aspirationturbocharged, intercooled
GeneratorEnglish Electric 822/16J
Traction motorsEE548
Cylinders12 Vee
Cylinder size10 in × 12 in (254 mm × 305 mm)
Loco brakeVacuum
Train brakesVacuum
Performance figures
Maximum speed53 miles per hour (85 km/h)
Power output1,850 hp (1,380 kW) gross, 1,680 hp (1,250 kW) net
Tractive effort:
 • Starting55,300 lbf (246.0 kN)
 • Continuous50,400 lbf (224.2 kN) at 10 mph (20 km/h)
Career
OperatorsSudan Railways
Number in class55
Numbers1001 - 1055
First run1960
Dispositionunknown

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Category:Co-Co locomotives Category:English Electric locomotives