Title: British Rail Class 70 (diesel) - Wikipedia
Headings: British Rail Class 70 (diesel)
British Rail Class 70 (diesel)
Contents
Background and specification
Operations
Freightliner
Turkish demonstrator
Colas Rail
Accidents and incidents
Fleet list
See also
Notes
References
External links

Content: 1,600 US gal)
Prime mover
GE PowerHaul P616
Alternator
GE GTA series
Traction motors
GE 5GEB30 axle hung
Train heating
None
Performance figures
Maximum speed
75 mph (121 km/h)
Power output
Engine: 2,750 kW (3,690 bhp)
Tractive effort
534 kN (120,000 lbf) ( starting)
Career
Operators
Freightliner
Colas Rail
Numbers
70001-70020
70801-70817
The British Rail Class 70 is a six-axle Co-Co mainline freight GE PowerHaul locomotive series manufactured by General Electric in Erie, Pennsylvania. They are operated in the United Kingdom by Freightliner and Colas Rail . Contents
1 Background and specification
2 Operations
2.1 Freightliner
2.2 Turkish demonstrator
2.3 Colas Rail
3 Accidents and incidents
4 Fleet list
5 See also
6 Notes
7 References
8 External links
Background and specification
Main article: GE PowerHaul
In November 2007, Freightliner announced Project Genesis (unrelated to GE's Genesis series built for Amtrak ), a procurement plan for 30 freight locomotives from General Electric (GE). The locomotives ordered were intended to match older types in terms of haulage capacity whilst at the same time being more fuel-efficient. The project was a collaborative effort between Freightliner and GE, with input from drivers on the cab design. The locomotives utilize a GE PowerHaul P616 diesel engine rated at 2,750 kW (3,690 hp). the locomotive meets EU Tier IIIa emission regulations. Freightliner expects that the locomotive's efficiency is 7% better than contemporary models, with a further 3% increase in efficiency whilst braking;