Crewe Works 57/6

Built by Brush Traction, Crewe Works

Top speed

153 km/h

95 mph

Power output

2,050 kW

2,749 hp

Length

19.38 m

63 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the Crewe Works 57/6

Discover the powerful 57/6 diesel locomotive, a true workhorse of the rails.

Built by Brush Traction at Crewe Works and refurbished between 1998 and 2004, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 153 km/h.

With a gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 19.38 meters, the 57/6 delivers an impressive power output of 2050 kW.

Its robust Co'Co' UIC axle configuration ensures stability and performance on the tracks.

This versatile locomotive has served with distinction under operators such as Great Western Trains Company Ltd., Great Western Railway, and West Coast Railway Company in the United Kingdom.

The 57/6 represents a significant chapter in railway history, appealing to both engineering enthusiasts and railway aficionados.

Crewe Works 57/6 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BT57
Built by	Brush Traction, Crewe Works
Refurbished	Brush Traction 1998 - 2004 (5)
Top speed	153 km/h95 mph	95 mph
Power output	2,050 kW2,749 hp	2,749 hp
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