British Rail Class 07

British Rail Class 07
2989 at Eastleigh Works in May 1973.
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Ruston & Hornsby Serial number 480686–480699 Model LSSE Build date 1962 Total produced 14
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-6-0DE  • UIC C Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Wheel diameter 3 ft 6 in (1.067 m) Wheelbase 8 ft 7+1⁄2 in (2.629 m) Length 26 ft 9+1⁄2 in (8.17 m) Width 8 ft 6 in (2.591 m) Height 12 ft 10 in (3.912 m) Loco weight 42.90 long tons (43.6 t; 48.0 short tons) Fuel capacity 300 imp gal (1,400 L; 360 US gal) Prime mover Paxman 6RPHL Traction motors AEI RTA6652 Train heating None Train brakes Vacuum, some later Dual (Air & Vacuum)
Performance figures Maximum speed 27.5 mph (44.3 km/h) Power output Engine: 275 hp (205 kW) Tractive effort Maximum: 28,240 lbf (125.6 kN)
Career Operators British Railways Number in class 14 Numbers D2985–D2998, later 07001–07014 Axle load class RA 7 (RA 6 from 1969) Locale Southampton Docks Eastleigh Works Withdrawn May 1973 – July 1977 Disposition Seven preserved, remainder scrapped

The British Rail Class 07 diesel locomotive is an off-centre cab 0-6-0 diesel-electric shunter type built by Ruston & Hornsby in 1962 for the Southern Region of British Railways. The 14 members of the class were primarily used at Southampton Docks and later also at Eastleigh Works.