English Electric 37/6

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 37/6

Discover the powerful BR 37/6 diesel locomotive, a true icon of British railway engineering.

Built by English Electric and RSH, this robust Co'Co' locomotive is renowned for its reliability and impressive performance.

With a substantial power output of 1305 kW and a tractive effort of 248 kN, the 37/6 is designed to handle demanding duties across the network.

Measuring 18.75 meters in length and capable of speeds up to 140 km/h, this locomotive has served numerous operators, including British Railways Board and Direct Rail Services.

Weighing in at 110 tons, its solid construction ensures its capability on the 1435 mm gauge tracks.

English Electric 37/6 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 37/6

Railway companies that have operated the 37/6, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 37/6	United Kingdom
Direct Rail Services	DRS 37/6	United Kingdom
Eurostar International Limited	EIL 37/6	United Kingdom
Harry Needle Railroad Company	HNRC 37/6	United Kingdom
Locomotive Services Limited	LSL 37/6	United Kingdom
Rail Operations Group	ROG 37/6	United Kingdom
West Coast Railway Company	WCRC 37/6	United Kingdom