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Diesel locomotive

Darlington Works 09/0

Built by Darlington Works, Horwich Works

Top speed
44 km/h
27 mph
Power output
298 kW
400 hp
Weight
50 t
110,231 lb
Length
8.92 m
29 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1959–1961
26 units

Overview of the Darlington Works 09/0

Discover the robust BR 09/0 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse built for heavy-duty shunting and light haulage.

This locomotive, designated with the slug 090, features a powerful 298 kW engine and a tractive effort of 111 kN, making it ideal for demanding operational needs.

The BR 09/0 was constructed between 1959 and 1961 by Darlington Works and Horwich Works, and has served various operators across the United Kingdom, including British Railways Board, Connex South Eastern, DB Cargo UK, English, Welsh and Scottish Railway, and Southern Railway.

With a top speed of 44 km/h and a weight of 50 tonnes, this C-classification diesel locomotive is a testament to reliable engineering and enduring performance on standard gauge tracks.

Darlington Works 09/0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR09
Built byDarlington Works, Horwich Works · 1959–196126 units
Top speed44 km/h27 mph
Power output298 kW400 hp
Tractive effort111 kN24,954 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC
Length8.92 m29 ft 3 in
Width2.59 m8 ft 6 in
Weight50 t110,231 lb

Operators of the Darlington Works 09/0

Railway companies that have operated the 09/0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 09/0United Kingdom
Connex South EasternCSE 09/0United Kingdom
DB Cargo UKDBCUK 09/0United Kingdom
English, Welsh and Scottish RailwayEWS 09/0United Kingdom
Southern RailwaySR 09/0United Kingdom

Darlington Works 09/0 photos

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