Crewe Works 45/0

Built by Derby Works, Crewe Works

Top speed

145 km/h

90 mph

Power output

1,491 kW

1,999 hp

Weight

135 t

297,624 lb

Length

20.7 m

67 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

(1'Co)(Co'1)

Overview of the Crewe Works 45/0

Explore the powerful 45/0 diesel locomotive, a significant piece of railway engineering.

Built by Derby Works and Crewe Works, this locomotive boasts an impressive (1'Co)(Co'1) axle configuration.

It is capable of reaching speeds of up to 145 km/h, ensuring efficient rail transport.

With a substantial weight of 135 tonnes, the 45/0 delivers a formidable 1491 kW of power and a tractive effort of 245 kN.

This 1435 mm gauge locomotive, measuring 20.7 meters in length, has a width of 2.71 m and a height of 3.91 m.

It has a notable history of service in the United Kingdom, including with the British Railways Board, representing a key era in locomotive development.

Crewe Works 45/0 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR45
Built by	Derby Works, Crewe Works
Top speed	145 km/h90 mph	90 mph
Power output	1,491 kW1,999 hp	1,999 hp
Tractive effort	245 kN55,078 lbf	55,078 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	(1'Co)(Co'1)
Length	20.7 m67 ft 11 in	67 ft 11 in
Width	2.71 m8 ft 11 in	8 ft 11 in
Height	3.91 m12 ft 10 in	12 ft 10 in
Weight	135 t297,624 lb	297,624 lb