English Electric BR 50

Built by English Electric

Length

20.88 m

68 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1967–1968

50 units

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the English Electric BR 50

Discover the BR 50, an iconic diesel locomotive built by English Electric between 1967 and 1968.

This powerful machine, featuring a Co'Co' axle configuration, boasts a length of 20.88 meters and a width of 2.69 meters, making it a significant presence on the rails.

With a height of 3.89 meters and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 50 has a rich operational history across the United Kingdom, serving various organizations including British Railways Board, Epping Ongar Railway, and Locomotive Services Limited.

Explore the enduring legacy of this impressive diesel locomotive through our collection of stunning images.

English Electric BR 50 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	English Electric · 1967–196850 units
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	20.88 m68 ft 6 in	68 ft 6 in
Width	2.69 m8 ft 10 in	8 ft 10 in
Height	3.89 m12 ft 9 in	12 ft 9 in

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Operators of the English Electric BR 50

Railway companies that have operated the BR 50, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 50	United Kingdom
Epping Ongar Railway	EOR 50	United Kingdom
GB Railfreight	GBRf 50	United Kingdom
Hanson & Hall Rail Solutions	HHRS 50	United Kingdom
Locomotive Services Limited	LSL 50	United Kingdom
Network SouthEast	NSE 50	United Kingdom
Private owners group	@private-uk 50	United Kingdom
Severn Valley Railway	SVR 50	United Kingdom