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Diesel locomotive

BREL BR 253

Built by BREL

Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1975–1982
27 units

Overview of the BREL BR 253

Discover the BR 253, a powerful diesel locomotive renowned in the United Kingdom under the British Railways Board.

Part of the HST family and the BREL 253 series, this iconic locomotive was built by BREL between 1975 and 1982, with a total of 27 units produced.

Boasting an impressive top speed of 200 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 253 is recognized for its reliability and efficiency in rail operations. Its (2M) formation highlights its robust design, tailored for demanding railway applications.

Learn more about this significant piece of railway history, with detailed information available on en.wikipedia.org.

BREL BR 253 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBREL 253
FamilyHST
Built byBREL · 1975–198227 units
Top speed200 km/h124 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation(2M)

Operators of the BREL BR 253

Railway companies that have operated the BR 253, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 253United Kingdom

BREL BR 253 photos

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