LMS diesel shunter 7053

LMS diesel shunter 7053 carried its original number of 7403 only within the Hunslet Engine Company's works, and was delivered as LMS number 7053. It was of almost exactly the same size and shape as LMS diesel shunter 7052, but had different internal fittings. It was loaned to the War Department between 1939-1942, which numbered it 23. Immediately upon return to the LMS, in December 1942, it was withdrawn from stock and sold back to Hunslet. No further use was found for it and it was eventually dismantled during the mid-1950s.

LMS 7053
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-mechanical
BuilderHunslet Engine Company
Build date1934
Total produced1
Specifications
Configuration:
​
 • Whyte0-6-0DM
 • UICC
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Wheel diameter3 ft 4 in (1.016 m)
Wheelbase9 ft 0 in (2.74 m)
Length25 ft 0+3⁄4 in (7.64 m)
Width8 ft 3 in (2.51 m)
Height12 ft 0+7⁄8 in (3.68 m)
Loco weight25.4 long tons (25.8 t)
Fuel capacity100 imp gal (450 L; 120 US gal)
Prime moverBrotherhood-Ricardo
RZ5 6-cyl
TransmissionDavid Brown & Sons
Train heatingNone
Loco brakeAir
Train brakesNone
Performance figures
Maximum speed13+3⁄4 mph (22.1 km/h)
Power output150 hp (112 kW)
at 1200 rpm
Tractive effortMax: 12,375 lbf (55.0 kN)
Career
Operators
Numbers
  • LMS 7053
  • WD 23
WithdrawnSee text
DispositionScrapped

References
    • Rowledge, J.W.P. (1975). Engines of the LMS built 1923–51. Oxford: Oxford Publishing Company. ISBN 0-902888-59-5.

    See also
    This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.