ABB BR 92

Built by ABB, Brush Traction

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Weight

126 t

277,782 lb

Length

21.34 m

70 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1993–1996

46 units

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the ABB BR 92

Discover the BR 92, a powerful electric locomotive built between 1993 and 1996 by ABB and Brush Traction, designed for peak performance on the rails.

This impressive locomotive boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and a tractive effort of 360 kN, making it a reliable workhorse.

Measuring 21.34 meters in length and operating on a 1435 mm gauge, the BR 92 is a valuable asset to any railway network.

Characterized by its Co'Co' axle arrangement, the BR 92 features advanced electric systems, including 25 kV AC 50 Hz and 750 V DC, demonstrating its versatility across different operational environments. It has served with various notable railway companies, including British Railways Board, DB Cargo, and Eurotunnel.

ABB BR 92 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ABB, Brush Traction · 1993–199646 units
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Tractive effort	360 kN80,931 lbf	80,931 lbf
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz (5040 kW) 750 V DC (4000 kW, 3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	21.34 m70 ft 0 in	70 ft 0 in
Width	2.64 m8 ft 8 in	8 ft 8 in
Height	3.95 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in
Weight	126 t277,782 lb	277,782 lb

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Operators of the ABB BR 92

Railway companies that have operated the BR 92, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
DB Cargo Bulgaria	DBCBG 88	Bulgaria
DB Cargo Bulgaria	DBCBG 92	Bulgaria
Eurotunnel	Eurotunnel 92	France
French National Railway Corporation	SNCF 92000	France
DB Cargo Romania	DBCR 472	Romania
British Railways Board	BR 92	United Kingdom
DB Cargo UK	DBCUK 92	United Kingdom
English, Welsh and Scottish Railway	EWS 92	United Kingdom
GB Railfreight	GBRf 92	United Kingdom