Brush Traction BR 60

Built by Brush Traction

Top speed

97 km/h

60 mph

Power output

1,801 kW

2,415 hp

Weight

129 t

284,396 lb

Length

21.34 m

70 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1989–1993

100 units

Overview of the Brush Traction BR 60

Discover the powerful BR 60 diesel locomotive, an iconic British railway machine.

Built by Brush Traction between 1989 and 1993, this impressive locomotive is engineered for heavy freight operations.

Weighing in at 129 tons and powered by a robust Mirrlees MB275T prime mover, the BR 60 delivers a substantial tractive effort of 474 kN.

Its sturdy Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a top speed of 97 km/h make it a versatile workhorse for various UK rail operations.

Serving with prominent operators like British Railways Board, Colas Rail UK, and DB Cargo UK, the BR 60 boasts a rich operational history and continues to be a reliable presence on the British rail network.

Brush Traction BR 60 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Brush Traction · 1989–1993100 units
Top speed	97 km/h60 mph	60 mph
Power output	1,801 kW2,415 hp	2,415 hp
Tractive effort	474 kN106,559 lbf	106,559 lbf
Prime mover	Mirrlees MB275T
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	21.34 m70 ft 0 in	70 ft 0 in
Width	2.64 m8 ft 8 in	8 ft 8 in
Height	3.95 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in
Weight	129 t284,396 lb	284,396 lb

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Operators of the Brush Traction BR 60

Railway companies that have operated the BR 60, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 60	United Kingdom
Colas Rail UK	Colas Rail 60	United Kingdom
DB Cargo UK	DBCUK 60	United Kingdom
Devon and Cornwall Railways	DCR 60	United Kingdom
English, Welsh and Scottish Railway	EWS 60	United Kingdom
GB Railfreight	GBRf 60	United Kingdom