Horwich Works 09/0

Built by Darlington Works, Horwich Works

Top speed

44 km/h

27 mph

Power output

298 kW

400 hp

Weight

50 t

110,231 lb

Length

8.92 m

29 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1959–1961

26 units

Overview of the Horwich Works 09/0

Discover the BR 09/0 diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse with a significant history in British railways.

Built by Darlington Works and Horwich Works between 1959 and 1961, this C-classification locomotive was designed for heavy-duty shunting and light line service.

With a top speed of 44 km/h and a powerful tractive effort of 111 kN, the BR 09/0 boasts a weight of 50 tonnes and a compact length of 8.92 meters, making it highly maneuverable.

This versatile diesel loco has served various operators including British Railways Board, Connex South Eastern, DB Cargo UK, English, Welsh and Scottish Railway, and Southern Railway, showcasing its enduring utility and reliability on the 1435 mm gauge tracks.

Explore the specifications and heritage of this iconic British diesel locomotive.

Horwich Works 09/0 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR09
Built by	Darlington Works, Horwich Works · 1959–196126 units
Top speed	44 km/h27 mph	27 mph
Power output	298 kW400 hp	400 hp
Tractive effort	111 kN24,954 lbf	24,954 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C
Length	8.92 m29 ft 3 in	29 ft 3 in
Width	2.59 m8 ft 6 in	8 ft 6 in
Weight	50 t110,231 lb	110,231 lb

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Operators of the Horwich Works 09/0

Railway companies that have operated the 09/0, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 09/0	United Kingdom
Connex South Eastern	CSE 09/0	United Kingdom
DB Cargo UK	DBCUK 09/0	United Kingdom
English, Welsh and Scottish Railway	EWS 09/0	United Kingdom
Southern Railway	SR 09/0	United Kingdom