© trainspo.comBrush Traction 57/0
Built by Brush Traction, Crewe Works
Overview of the Brush Traction 57/0
Discover the powerful 57/0 series diesel locomotive, a true workhorse of the British railway network.
Built by Brush Traction at Crewe Works, this impressive locomotive boasts exceptional performance and versatility.
With a top speed of 121 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, it effortlessly handles freight transport and special passenger services.
The 57/0 series underwent extensive refurbishment between 1998 and 2004 and currently operates with renowned railway companies such as Advenza Freight, Direct Rail Services, Freightliner Ltd., Locomotive Services Limited, and West Coast Railway Company.
Experience the strength and dependability of this modern diesel locomotive, delivering 1860 kW of power and an impressive tractive effort of 245 kN.
Its robust design and Co'Co' wheel arrangement make it an ideal choice for demanding operations across the rail network.
The 57/0 locomotive is a testament to British engineering and plays a vital role in contemporary freight and passenger transportation.
Brush Traction 57/0 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BT57 | |
| Built by | Brush Traction, Crewe Works | |
| Refurbished | Brush Traction 1998 - 2004 (12) | |
| Top speed | 121 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 1,860 kW2,494 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 245 kN55,078 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 19.38 m63 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 2.79 m9 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 121 t266,759 lb |
Operators of the Brush Traction 57/0
Railway companies that have operated the 57/0, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Advenza Freight | AF 57/0 | United Kingdom |
| Direct Rail Services | DRS 57/0 | United Kingdom |
| Freightliner Ltd. | FL 57/0 | United Kingdom |
| Locomotive Services Limited | LSL 57/0 | United Kingdom |
| West Coast Railway Company | WCRC 57/0 | United Kingdom |
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