Derby Works BR 24/1

Built by Derby Works, Darlington Works, Crewe 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 Derby Works BR 24/1

Discover the BR 24/1 diesel locomotive, a testament to British railway engineering. This powerful machine served the United Kingdom with British Railways Board and Great Western Railway.

Built between 1958 and 1961 by Derby Works, Darlington Works, and Crewe Works, the BR 24/1 boasts a top speed of 121 km/h. Its robust Bo'Bo' axle configuration and 629 kW power output enabled an impressive tractive effort of 187 kN.

Measuring 15.39 meters long, 2.69 meters wide, and 3.86 meters high, this locomotive weighs 74 tons. Operating on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks, it played a vital role in rail transport during its operational period.

Explore the history and technical specifications of this iconic locomotive. Further details are available from en.wikipedia.org.

Derby Works BR 24/1 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR24
Built by	Derby Works, Darlington Works, Crewe 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