11001 in BR black [2] |
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Number built: | 1 |
Built: | 1949 |
Builder: | SR/BR Ashford |
Motor: | Paxman Ricardo V12 diesel |
Power: | 500 hp (373 kW) |
Wheel arrangement: | 0-6-0 |
By the time it entered service in 1950, British Railways was already busy creating a standard diesel shunter (the Class 08). 11001's gearing was, like many compromises, not perfectly suited for shunting duties or trip working although was the most powerful shunter built up until then [3]. It's working life was short and it was cut up in 1959.
[2] Meccano Magazine (August 1950) p. 37
[3] J.A.M. Vaughan, Diesels on the Southern (Ian Allan, 1980) p. 6