BREL LDE 3500 HP-BR

Built by BREL, Electroputere

Top speed

129 km/h

80 mph

Power output

1,790 kW

2,400 hp

Weight

125 t

275,578 lb

Length

19.35 m

63 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1976–1984

135 units

Overview of the BREL LDE 3500 HP-BR

Discover the LDE 3500 HP-BR, a robust diesel locomotive built for power and efficiency.

This impressive machine, often classified as a Co'Co' locomotive, boasts a significant power output of 1790 kW and a tractive effort of 275 kN, making it ideal for heavy-duty rail operations.

Built between 1976 and 1984 by BREL and Electroputere, the LDE 3500 HP-BR has served various operators, including British Railways Board, Colas Rail UK, and GB Railfreight.

With a top speed of 129 km/h and a substantial weight of 125 tonnes, this 1435 mm gauge locomotive is a testament to durable railway engineering.

BREL LDE 3500 HP-BR technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 56
Built by	BREL, Electroputere · 1976–1984135 units
Top speed	129 km/h80 mph	80 mph
Power output	1,790 kW2,400 hp	2,400 hp
Tractive effort	275 kN61,822 lbf	61,822 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	19.35 m63 ft 6 in	63 ft 6 in
Width	2.79 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	3.89 m12 ft 9 in	12 ft 9 in
Weight	125 t275,578 lb	275,578 lb

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Operators of the BREL LDE 3500 HP-BR

Railway companies that have operated the LDE 3500 HP-BR, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Floyd ZRt.	Floyd 0659	Hungary
British Railways Board	BR 56	United Kingdom
Colas Rail UK	Colas Rail 56	United Kingdom
Devon and Cornwall Railways	DCR 56	United Kingdom
English, Welsh and Scottish Railway	EWS 56	United Kingdom
Fertis	Fertis 56	United Kingdom
GB Railfreight	GBRf 56	United Kingdom
Jarvis Fastline	Fastline 56	United Kingdom
Private owners group	@private-uk 56	United Kingdom
Rail Operations Group	ROG 56	United Kingdom
UK Rail Leasing	UKRL 56	United Kingdom