English Electric 37/5

Built by English Electric, RSH

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

1,305 kW

1,750 hp

Weight

110 t

242,508 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 37/5

Discover the powerful 37/5 diesel locomotive, a cornerstone of British railway operations.

Built by English Electric and RSH, this robust machine boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and an impressive power output of 1305 kW, making it a capable workhorse for heavy freight.

With a tractive effort of 248 kN and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the 37/5 has served with distinction under numerous operators including British Railways Board, Colas Rail UK, and DB Cargo UK, showcasing its enduring reliability and versatility.

Weighing 110 tonnes and measuring 18.75 meters in length, the 37/5 is a significant presence on the tracks, embodying a rich heritage of diesel traction in the United Kingdom.

English Electric 37/5 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	248 kN55,753 lbf	55,753 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	110 t242,508 lb	242,508 lb

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Operators of the English Electric 37/5

Railway companies that have operated the 37/5, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 37/5	United Kingdom
Colas Rail UK	Colas Rail 37/5	United Kingdom
DB Cargo UK	DBCUK 37/5	United Kingdom
Direct Rail Services	DRS 37/5	United Kingdom
English, Welsh and Scottish Railway	EWS 37/5	United Kingdom
Harry Needle Railroad Company	HNRC 37/5	United Kingdom
Locomotive Services Limited	LSL 37/5	United Kingdom
Rail Operations Group	ROG 37/5	United Kingdom