Doncaster Works BR 10

Built by Darlington Works, Doncaster Works

Top speed

44 km/h

27 mph

Power output

261 kW

350 hp

Weight

49 t

108,026 lb

Length

8.92 m

29 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1953–1962

161 units

Overview of the Doncaster Works BR 10

Explore the BR 10, a robust diesel locomotive from British Railways Board, a testament to mid-20th-century railway engineering. Built between 1953 and 1962, this diesel type locomotive left a significant mark on the United Kingdom's rail networks.

With a length of 8.92 meters, a width of 2.59 meters, and a height of 3.87 meters, the BR 10 boasts an imposing profile, optimized for operation on the 1435 mm standard gauge track.

Its power output of 261 kW and a tractive effort of 156 kN equip it for a variety of railway tasks, while its top speed of 44 km/h ensures efficient operation on designated routes.

Weighing 49 tonnes and featuring a UIC axle classification of C, this locomotive is an example of practical design and reliable performance in its era, contributing to the diesel transport age in the UK.

Doncaster Works BR 10 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Darlington Works, Doncaster Works · 1953–1962161 units
Top speed	44 km/h27 mph	27 mph
Power output	261 kW350 hp	350 hp
Tractive effort	156 kN35,070 lbf	35,070 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C
Length	8.92 m29 ft 3 in	29 ft 3 in
Width	2.59 m8 ft 6 in	8 ft 6 in
Height	3.87 m12 ft 8 in	12 ft 8 in
Weight	49 t108,026 lb	108,026 lb