CEL BR 17

Built by CEL, Beyer & Peacock

Top speed

97 km/h

60 mph

Power output

449 kW

602 hp

Weight

70 t

154,323 lb

Length

15.42 m

50 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1962–1965

117 units

Overview of the CEL BR 17

Discover the BR 17, a powerful diesel locomotive built by CEL, Beyer & Peacock between 1962 and 1965.

This impressive machine boasts 449 kW of power and a tractive effort of 178 kN, earning recognition from British Railways Board in the United Kingdom.

Measuring 15.42 meters in length and 2.68 meters in width, the BR 17 operates on a 1435 mm gauge with a Bo'Bo' UIC axle classification, ensuring efficient performance on various routes.

Achieving a top speed of 97 km/h, this locomotive stands as a notable example of its era, blending performance and reliability for every journey.

Explore further into the BR 17 and its railway legacy, a locomotive characterized by unique features and a design optimized for maximum operational efficiency.

Information sourced from en.wikipedia.org details the specifications that make the BR 17 an icon of railway engineering.

Weighing 70 tons, the BR 17 locomotive marks a milestone in diesel locomotive history, a true testament to the constructive capabilities of CEL and Beyer & Peacock.

CEL BR 17 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	CEL, Beyer & Peacock · 1962–1965117 units
Top speed	97 km/h60 mph	60 mph
Power output	449 kW602 hp	602 hp
Tractive effort	178 kN40,016 lbf	40,016 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	15.42 m50 ft 7 in	50 ft 7 in
Width	2.68 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.86 m12 ft 8 in	12 ft 8 in
Weight	70 t154,323 lb	154,323 lb