Brush Traction 57/3

Built by Brush Traction

Top speed

153 km/h

95 mph

Power output

2,050 kW

2,749 hp

Weight

117 t

257,941 lb

Length

19.38 m

63 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the Brush Traction 57/3

Discover the powerful 57/3 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse operating in the United Kingdom.

Built by Brush Traction and refurbished between 1998 and 2004, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 153 km/h and a formidable 2050 kW power output.

Its robust Co'Co' wheel arrangement and substantial 117-tonne weight make it suitable for a range of demanding tasks.

The 57/3 has served various operators including Arriva Trains Wales, Direct Rail Services, and Virgin Trains, showcasing its adaptability across the UK rail network.

Brush Traction 57/3 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BT57
Built by	Brush Traction
Refurbished	Brush Traction 1998 - 2004 (16)
Top speed	153 km/h95 mph	95 mph
Power output	2,050 kW2,749 hp	2,749 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	19.38 m63 ft 7 in	63 ft 7 in
Width	2.79 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Weight	117 t257,941 lb	257,941 lb

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Operators of the Brush Traction 57/3

Railway companies that have operated the 57/3, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Arriva Trains Wales Ltd.	ATW 57/3	United Kingdom
Direct Rail Services	DRS 57/3	United Kingdom
GB Railfreight	GBRf 57/3	United Kingdom
Network Rail	NRIL 57/3	United Kingdom
Rail Operations Group	ROG 57/3	United Kingdom
Virgin Trains	VT 57/3	United Kingdom
West Coast Railway Company	WCRC 57/3	United Kingdom