English Electric 37/4

Built by English Electric, RSH

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

1,305 kW

1,750 hp

Weight

107 t

235,894 lb

Length

18.75 m

61 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the English Electric 37/4

Discover the robust BR 37/4 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse with a rich history in the United Kingdom.

Built by English Electric and RSH, and refurbished at Crewe Works, this locomotive boasts impressive power output of 1305 kW and a tractive effort of 245 kN.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and a substantial weight of 107 tonnes, the BR 37/4 is designed for demanding railway operations.

Its Co'Co' axle arrangement and 1435 mm gauge ensure stability and compatibility across standard rail networks.

Explore the various operators and its classification as a powerful diesel locomotive.

English Electric 37/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 37
Built by	English Electric, RSH
Refurbished	Crewe Works
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
Weight	107 t235,894 lb	235,894 lb

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Operators of the English Electric 37/4

Railway companies that have operated the 37/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 37/4	United Kingdom
Colas Rail UK	Colas Rail 37/4	United Kingdom
DB Cargo UK	DBCUK 37/4	United Kingdom
Direct Rail Services	DRS 37/4	United Kingdom
English, Welsh and Scottish Railway	EWS 37/4	United Kingdom
Europhoenix Locomotives	EPUK 37/4	United Kingdom
Locomotive Services Limited	LSL 37/4	United Kingdom