© trainspo.comDarlington Works 09/2
Built by Darlington Works, Horwich Works
Overview of the Darlington Works 09/2
Discover the robust and versatile 09/2 diesel locomotive, a reliable workhorse of British railways.
Built in the Darlington and Horwich Works, this BR09 series locomotive, identified by its 092 designation, is a testament to solid engineering.
With a top speed of 44 km/h and a powerful tractive effort of 111 kN, it was perfectly suited for shunting and yard duties, ensuring smooth operations.
Its sturdy construction, weighing 50 tonnes and measuring 8.92 meters in length, combined with a power output of 298 kW, made it an efficient and dependable asset for railway companies.
Operating on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, this C-classified locomotive, by UIC standards, notably served with the English, Welsh and Scottish Railway in the United Kingdom.
Darlington Works 09/2 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BR09 | |
| Built by | Darlington Works, Horwich Works | |
| 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 09/2
Railway companies that have operated the 09/2, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh and Scottish Railway | EWS 09/2 | United Kingdom |
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