Design Variations
There were variations on the basic design, which were given the following TOPS design codes:
| TOPS design code | Electrical system | Max speed | Weight | Brakes | Route availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-0AV | 90 V | 20 mph (32 km/h) | 49.8 te (496 kN) | vacuum | 5 | |
| 08-0BX | 110 V | 20 mph (32 km/h) | 50.4 te (502 kN) | dual | 5 | |
| 08-0CA | 90 V | 20 mph (32 km/h) | 49.6 te (494 kN) | air | 5 | |
| 08-0DV | 90 V | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 49.8 te (496 kN) | vacuum | 5 | |
| 08-0BX | 90 V | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 50.4 te (502 kN) | dual | 5 | |
| 08-0FA | 90 V | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 49.6 te (494 kN) | air | 5 | |
| 08-0KX | 110 V | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 50.4 te (502 kN) | dual | 5 | |
| 08-0LX | 110 V | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 50.4 te (502 kN) | dual | 5 | Scharfenberg adapter fitted |
| 08-0MA | 110 V | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 49.8 te (496 kN) | air | 5 | |
| 08-0NA | 90 V | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 49.8 te (496 kN) | air | 5 | fitted with Buckeye couplings |
| 08-0PA | 90 V | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 51 te (508 kN) | air | 6 | fitted with Buckeye couplings |
| 08-0QA | 90 V | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 51 te (508 kN) | air | 6 | fitted with Buckeye couplings |
| 08-0RA | 110 V | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 51 te (508 kN) | air | 6 | fitted with Buckeye couplings |
| 08-0SA | 110 V | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 49 te (488 kN) | air | 6 |
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