English Electric 37/0

Built by English Electric, RSH

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

1,305 kW

1,750 hp

Length

18.75 m

61 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the English Electric 37/0

Explore the powerful BR 37/0 diesel locomotive, a true British railway icon.

Built by English Electric and RSH, this robust engine boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and an impressive power output of 1305 kW, making it a workhorse for various UK rail operators.

With its distinctive Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a length of 18.75 meters, the BR 37/0 has served numerous companies, including British Railways Board, Colas Rail UK, and Direct Rail Services.

Discover the heritage and specifications of this significant locomotive, a vital part of the UK's railway history.

English Electric 37/0 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 37
Built by	English Electric, RSH
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	1,305 kW1,750 hp	1,750 hp
Tractive effort	245 kN55,078 lbf	55,078 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	18.75 m61 ft 6 in	61 ft 6 in
Width	2.71 m8 ft 11 in	8 ft 11 in
Height	3.89 m12 ft 9 in	12 ft 9 in

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Operators of the English Electric 37/0

Railway companies that have operated the 37/0, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 37/0	United Kingdom
Colas Rail UK	Colas Rail 37/0	United Kingdom
Direct Rail Services	DRS 37/0	United Kingdom
English, Welsh and Scottish Railway	EWS 37/0	United Kingdom
Harry Needle Railroad Company	HNRC 37/0	United Kingdom
Mainline Freight	MF 37/0	United Kingdom
Nene Valley Railway	NVR 37/0	United Kingdom
North Yorkshire Moors Railway	NYMR 37/0	United Kingdom
Riley and Son	R&S 37/0	United Kingdom
West Coast Railway Company	WCRC 37/0	United Kingdom