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Diesel locomotive

BREL BR 41

Built by BREL

Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Weight
69 t
152,119 lb
Length
17.17 m
56 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1972
2 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BREL BR 41

Discover the powerful BR 41 diesel locomotive, a notable member of the British Railways Board fleet.

Built by BREL in 1972, this locomotive boasts an impressive top speed of 201 km/h, showcasing its robust capabilities.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a substantial length of 17.17 meters, the BR 41 is a substantial and reliable machine.

Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a weight of 69 tonnes equip it for a variety of operational demands.

BREL BR 41 technical specifications

Value
Built byBREL · 19722 units
Top speed201 km/h125 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length17.17 m56 ft 4 in
Width2.72 m8 ft 11 in
Height5.77 m18 ft 11 in
Weight69 t152,119 lb

Operators of the BREL BR 41

Railway companies that have operated the BR 41, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 41United Kingdom

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