© trainspo.comDarlington Works 09/0
Built by Darlington Works, Horwich Works
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BR09 | |
| Built by | Darlington Works, Horwich Works · 1959–196126 units | |
| Top speed | 44 km/h27 mph | |
| Power output | 298 kW400 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 111 kN24,954 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | C | |
| Length | 8.92 m29 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 2.59 m8 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 50 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| British Railways Board | BR 09/0 | United Kingdom |
| Connex South Eastern | CSE 09/0 | United Kingdom |
| DB Cargo UK | DBCUK 09/0 | United Kingdom |
| English, Welsh and Scottish Railway | EWS 09/0 | United Kingdom |
| Southern Railway | SR 09/0 | United Kingdom |
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