This is the definitive technical reference for 37215. Everything you need to know!
| Running number | 03/1974-present | 37215 | |
| UIC number/EVN | 92 70 0037 215 4 | ||
| Previous running numbers | 01/1964-01/1968 | D6915 | |
| 01/1968-03/1974 | 6915 | ||
| Gauge | 1435mm (4ft 8.5in) | ||
| UIC axle arrangement | Co’Co’ | ||
| Design code | 37-0ex (DE3003/4 to 06/05/1973) | ||
| Length | Over buffers | 18.745m | |
| Total wheel base | 15.443m | ||
| Bogie centres | 11.328m | ||
| Width | Max | 2.734m | |
| Height | Max | 3.981m | |
| Weight | In working order | 105.313t (103 tons 13cwt) | |
| Empty | 100.589t (99 tons) | ||
| Unsprung | 20.423t (20 tons 2 cwt) | ||
| Wheels | Diameter | 1.092m | |
| Engine | Make & type | English Electric 12CSVT | |
| No.of cyls & cycle | 12 four stroke | ||
| Max rated output | 1305kW (1750hp) | ||
| Main generator | Make & type | English Electric type 822/IOG | |
| Traction motors | Make & type | English Electric EE538/A | |
| No. | Six | ||
| Type of suspension | Nose | ||
| Type of gear drive | Single reduction | ||
| Performance | Max tractive effort | 246.876kN (55500lbf) at 23.5% adhesion at 2600 amps main generator | |
| Continuous tractive effort | 155.69kN (35000lbf) at 22km/h at 1800 amps main generator | ||
| Power at rail at continuous rating | 932kW (1250hp) | ||
| Full engine output | Available between 16 & 121km/h (10 and 79mph) | ||
| Braking | For locomotive | Straight air & auto air | |
| For train | Auto air & auto continuous vacuum | ||
| Brake force | 81.7% of weight in working order | ||
| Speed | Vmax | 145km/h (90mph) | |
| Multiple working coupling symbol | Blue star | ||
| Route availability | 5 | ||
| Minimum radius curves | Horizontal without gauge widening | 80m (4 chains) | |
| Horizontal with 19mm (0.75in) gauge widening | 76m (3.8 chains) | ||
| Vertical convex | 161m (8 chains) | ||
| Vertical concave | 161m (8 chains) | ||
| Train heating equipment | Steam generator make & type | Not fitted | |
| Tank capacity | Engine fuel | 4046 litres (890 gallons) |
