British Rail Class 59
class of 15 Co′Co′ 3300 hp diesel-electric locomotives
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British Rail Class 59
Summary
British Rail Class 59 is a locomotive class[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of locomotive_class entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (829 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- British Rail Class 59 is in the country of United Kingdom[3].
- British Rail Class 59's instance of is recorded as locomotive class[4].
- British Rail Class 59 is operated by Foster Yeoman[5].
- British Rail Class 59 is operated by Amey Ltd[6].
- British Rail Class 59 is operated by National Power[7].
- British Rail Class 59 is a type of diesel-electric locomotive[8].
- British Rail Class 59 is a type of Type 5 Locomotive[9].
- British Rail Class 59's Commons category is recorded as British Rail Class 59[10].
- British Rail Class 59's country of origin is recorded as United States[11].
- British Rail Class 59's country of origin is recorded as Canada[12].
- British Rail Class 59's powered by is recorded as EMD 645[13].
- British Rail Class 59's service entry is recorded as 1985[14].
- British Rail Class 59's track gauge is recorded as standard-gauge railway[15].
- British Rail Class 59's total produced is recorded as {'amount': '+15'}[16].
- British Rail Class 59's speed is recorded as {'unit': 'Q180154', 'amount': '+120'}[17].
- British Rail Class 59's fleet or registration number is recorded as 59001–59005, 59101–59105, 59201–59206[18].
- British Rail Class 59's wheel arrangement is recorded as Co′Co′[19].
Body
Geography
British Rail Class 59 is in the country of United Kingdom[3].
Physical Characteristics
British Rail Class 59's speed is recorded as {'unit': 'Q180154', 'amount': '+120'}[17].
Designation and Status
British Rail Class 59's instance of is recorded as locomotive class[4].
Why It Matters
British Rail Class 59 ranks in the top 3% of locomotive_class entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (829 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] It is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]