BREL BR 58

Built by BREL

Top speed

129 km/h

80 mph

Power output

2,460 kW

3,299 hp

Weight

130 t

286,601 lb

Length

19.13 m

62 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1983–1987

50 units

Overview of the BREL BR 58

Discover the BR 58, a powerful diesel locomotive renowned for its robust construction and impressive performance. Built between 1983 and 1987, this versatile locomotive has served with distinction across the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

Featuring a top speed of 129 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 58 is well-equipped for a variety of demanding railway operations. Its Co'Co' wheel arrangement and substantial weight of 130 tonnes provide excellent stability and tractive effort.

With a length of 19.13 meters and a width of 2.72 meters, the BR 58 boasts a significant power output of 2460 kW. Its impressive tractive effort of 267 kN makes it a reliable workhorse, particularly in freight services.

Operated by notable companies such as British Railways Board, EWS, and ACTS Nederland B.V., the BR 58 has proven itself as a capable and enduring diesel locomotive, contributing significantly to rail logistics.

BREL BR 58 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BREL · 1983–198750 units
Top speed	129 km/h80 mph	80 mph
Power output	2,460 kW3,299 hp	3,299 hp
Tractive effort	267 kN60,024 lbf	60,024 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	19.13 m62 ft 9 in	62 ft 9 in
Width	2.72 m8 ft 11 in	8 ft 11 in
Height	3.91 m12 ft 10 in	12 ft 10 in
Weight	130 t286,601 lb	286,601 lb

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Operators of the BREL BR 58

Railway companies that have operated the BR 58, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
ACTS Nederland B.V.	ACTS 58	Netherlands
Rail Service Center Waalhaven	RSC 58	Netherlands
Continental Rail	Continental Rail 58	Spain
Continental Rail	Continental Rail 58	Spain
British Railways Board	BR 58	United Kingdom
English, Welsh and Scottish Railway	EWS 58	United Kingdom