BTH BR 15

Built by BTH, CEL

Top speed

97 km/h

60 mph

Power output

468 kW

628 hp

Weight

70 t

154,323 lb

Length

12.8 m

42 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1957–1961

44 units

Overview of the BTH BR 15

Discover the BR 15, a robust diesel locomotive built by BTH and CEL between 1957 and 1961.

This iconic British Railways Board locomotive, classified as BR 15, is a true workhorse of the rails.

Featuring a Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 15 boasts a power output of 468 kW and a tractive effort of 167 kN.

With a top speed of 97 km/h, this reliable diesel loc is an essential part of railway history, measuring 12.8 meters in length and weighing 70 tonnes.

Explore the specifications and legacy of this classic locomotive.

BTH BR 15 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BTH, CEL · 1957–196144 units
Top speed	97 km/h60 mph	60 mph
Power output	468 kW628 hp	628 hp
Tractive effort	167 kN37,543 lbf	37,543 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	12.8 m42 ft 0 in	42 ft 0 in
Width	2.79 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	3.81 m12 ft 6 in	12 ft 6 in
Weight	70 t154,323 lb	154,323 lb