Hunslet Engine 05

Built by Hunslet Engine

Top speed

29 km/h

18 mph

Weight

31 t

68,343 lb

Length

7.72 m

25 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1955–1961

69 units

Axle arrangement

Overview of the Hunslet Engine 05

Discover the BR 05 diesel locomotive, a robust shunting engine with a rich history in British railways.

Built by Hunslet Engine between 1955 and 1961, this compact locomotive features a 1435 mm gauge and a powerful C axle configuration, making it ideal for tight industrial environments.

With a top speed of 29 km/h and a substantial tractive effort of 64 kN, the BR 05 was a reliable workhorse for British Railways Board and continues to be preserved by the Isle of Wight Railway Co. Ltd.

Measuring 7.72 meters in length, 2.51 meters in width, and 3.35 meters in height, this 31-ton diesel locomotive is a testament to efficient industrial railway engineering.

Hunslet Engine 05 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hunslet Engine · 1955–196169 units
Top speed	29 km/h18 mph	18 mph
Tractive effort	64 kN14,388 lbf	14,388 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C
Length	7.72 m25 ft 4 in	25 ft 4 in
Width	2.51 m8 ft 3 in	8 ft 3 in
Height	3.35 m11 ft 0 in	11 ft 0 in
Weight	31 t68,343 lb	68,343 lb