BRC&W BR 27/2

Built by BRC&W

Top speed

145 km/h

90 mph

Power output

696 kW

933 hp

Weight

76 t

167,551 lb

Length

15.47 m

50 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1961–1962

69 units

Overview of the BRC&W BR 27/2

Discover the BR 27/2 diesel locomotive, a robust and reliable workhorse from British Railways.

Built by BRC&W between 1961 and 1962, this locomotive boasts a powerful 696 kW output and a substantial tractive effort of 187 kN.

With a top speed of 145 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 27/2 is well-suited for a variety of railway operations.

Measuring 15.47 meters in length and weighing 76 tons, this Bo'Bo' classification locomotive represents a significant piece of United Kingdom railway history, known for its efficiency and enduring performance.

BRC&W BR 27/2 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BRC&W · 1961–196269 units
Top speed	145 km/h90 mph	90 mph
Power output	696 kW933 hp	933 hp
Tractive effort	187 kN42,039 lbf	42,039 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	15.47 m50 ft 9 in	50 ft 9 in
Width	2.69 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.86 m12 ft 8 in	12 ft 8 in
Weight	76 t167,551 lb	167,551 lb