Crewe Works 57/0

Built by Brush Traction, Crewe Works

Top speed

121 km/h

75 mph

Power output

1,860 kW

2,494 hp

Weight

121 t

266,759 lb

Length

19.38 m

63 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the Crewe Works 57/0

Explore the versatile 57/0 diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse in the railway world.

These locomotives, built by Brush Traction, are renowned for their reliability and have been utilized by various leading British railway companies such as Direct Rail Services and Freightliner.

With an impressive top speed of 121 km/h and substantial power output, the 57/0 locomotives are designed for heavy trains and diverse transport tasks.

Their robust construction and specific features, like the Co'Co' axle arrangement and a weight of 121 tons, make them suitable for a wide range of operational challenges on the British railway network.

Experience the power and efficiency of these iconic diesel locomotives.

Crewe Works 57/0 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BT57
Built by	Brush Traction, Crewe Works
Refurbished	Brush Traction 1998 - 2004 (12)
Top speed	121 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	1,860 kW2,494 hp	2,494 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	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	121 t266,759 lb	266,759 lb

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Operators of the Crewe Works 57/0

Railway companies that have operated the 57/0, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Advenza Freight	AF 57/0	United Kingdom
Direct Rail Services	DRS 57/0	United Kingdom
Freightliner Ltd.	FL 57/0	United Kingdom
Locomotive Services Limited	LSL 57/0	United Kingdom
West Coast Railway Company	WCRC 57/0	United Kingdom