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Diesel locomotive

Derby Works 08/0

Built by Crewe Works, Darlington Works, Derby Works, Doncaster Works, Horwich Works

Top speed
24 km/h
15 mph
Power output
261 kW
350 hp
Weight
51 t
112,436 lb
Length
8.92 m
29 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1953–1962
996 units

Overview of the Derby Works 08/0

Discover the versatile 08/0 locomotive, a true workhorse of British railways.

Originally built between 1953 and 1962 by multiple workshops across the United Kingdom, this diesel locomotive proved its worth in shunting and light line service for decades.

With a modest top speed of 24 km/h and a power output of 261 kW, it's perfectly suited for localized freight operations and essential yard duties.

Its compact design, measuring 8.92 meters in length and weighing 51 tons, allows for excellent maneuverability in tight spaces.

The 08/0 has been operated by a wide array of companies, including British Railways Board, DB Cargo UK, and Freightliner Ltd., highlighting its enduring legacy and reliability in the rail industry.

Derby Works 08/0 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR08
Built byCrewe Works, Darlington Works, Derby Works, Doncaster Works, Horwich Works · 1953–1962996 units
Top speed24 km/h15 mph
Power output261 kW350 hp
Tractive effort160 kN35,969 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC
Length8.92 m29 ft 3 in
Width2.59 m8 ft 6 in
Height3.88 m12 ft 9 in
Weight51 t112,436 lb
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Operators of the Derby Works 08/0

Railway companies that have operated the 08/0, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Boden Rail LocomotivesBRL 08/0United Kingdom
British Railways BoardBR 08/0United Kingdom
Cotswold RailCD 08/0United Kingdom
DB Cargo UKDBCUK 08/0United Kingdom
First ScotRail Ltd.FSR 08/0United Kingdom
Foster YeomanFY 08/0United Kingdom
Freightliner Ltd.FL 08/0United Kingdom
Great Western Trains Company Ltd.FGW 08/0United Kingdom
Harry Needle Railroad CompanyHNRC 08/0United Kingdom
London and North Western Railway Co LtdLNWR 08/0United Kingdom
Rail Support ServicesRSS 08/0United Kingdom
Railcare UKRailcare 08/0United Kingdom
Wabtec Rail UK, Ltd.Wabtec 08/0United Kingdom

Derby Works 08/0 photos

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