Darlington Works BR 24/0

Built by Crewe Works, Darlington Works, Derby Works

Top speed

121 km/h

75 mph

Power output

629 kW

844 hp

Weight

74 t

163,142 lb

Length

15.39 m

50 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1958–1961

151 units

Overview of the Darlington Works BR 24/0

Discover the robust BR 24/0 diesel locomotive, a notable part of British Railways history.

Originally built by Crewe, Darlington, and Derby Works between 1958 and 1961, this locomotive has a powerful 629 kW output and a top speed of 121 km/h.

Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a tractive effort of 187 kN made it a versatile workhorse on the UK's standard gauge network.

Currently, you can find examples of the BR 24/0 class operating on heritage railways like the East Lancashire Railway, preserving its legacy for enthusiasts.

With a length of 15.39 meters and a weight of 74 tonnes, the BR 24/0 offers a classic diesel locomotive experience.

Darlington Works BR 24/0 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR24
Built by	Crewe Works, Darlington Works, Derby Works · 1958–1961151 units
Top speed	121 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	629 kW844 hp	844 hp
Tractive effort	187 kN42,039 lbf	42,039 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	15.39 m50 ft 6 in	50 ft 6 in
Width	2.69 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.86 m12 ft 8 in	12 ft 8 in
Weight	74 t163,142 lb	163,142 lb