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Diesel locomotive

Electroputere LDE 3500 HP-BR

Built by BREL, Electroputere

Top speed
129 km/h
80 mph
Power output
1,790 kW
2,400 hp
Weight
125 t
275,578 lb
Length
19.35 m
63 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1976–1984
135 units

Overview of the Electroputere LDE 3500 HP-BR

Discover the LDE 3500 HP-BR, a powerful and versatile diesel locomotive designed for efficient freight transport.

With a substantial 1790 kW power output and 275 kN tractive effort, this locomotive is built to handle demanding rail operations with ease.

Its robust construction and standard 1435 mm gauge make it suitable for a wide array of railway infrastructures, demonstrating its adaptability and reliability across various networks.

Produced between 1976 and 1984, the BR 56 series has a strong track record, serving notable railway companies like British Railways Board, EWS, and Colas Rail UK, attesting to its enduring performance.

Achieving a top speed of 129 km/h, the LDE 3500 HP-BR delivers optimized performance, meeting the requirements of modern freight transportation with both efficiency and dependability.

Electroputere LDE 3500 HP-BR technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 56
Built byBREL, Electroputere · 1976–1984135 units
Top speed129 km/h80 mph
Power output1,790 kW2,400 hp
Tractive effort275 kN61,822 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length19.35 m63 ft 6 in
Width2.79 m9 ft 2 in
Height3.89 m12 ft 9 in
Weight125 t275,578 lb

Operators of the Electroputere LDE 3500 HP-BR

Railway companies that have operated the LDE 3500 HP-BR, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Floyd ZRt.Floyd 0659Hungary
British Railways BoardBR 56United Kingdom
Colas Rail UKColas Rail 56United Kingdom
Devon and Cornwall RailwaysDCR 56United Kingdom
English, Welsh and Scottish RailwayEWS 56United Kingdom
FertisFertis 56United Kingdom
GB RailfreightGBRf 56United Kingdom
Jarvis FastlineFastline 56United Kingdom
Private owners group@private-uk 56United Kingdom
Rail Operations GroupROG 56United Kingdom
UK Rail LeasingUKRL 56United Kingdom

Electroputere LDE 3500 HP-BR photos

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