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Diesel locomotive

Metrovicks BR 28

Built by Metrovicks

Top speed
121 km/h
75 mph
Weight
98 t
216,053 lb
Length
17.26 m
56 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1958–1959
20 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the Metrovicks BR 28

Discover the powerful BR 28 diesel locomotive, a notable member of the British Railways Board fleet.

Built by Metrovick between 1958 and 1959, this robust machine features a Co'Co' wheel arrangement and a substantial weight of 98 tonnes.

With a top speed of 121 km/h and a tractive effort of 222 kN, the BR 28 was designed for reliable service on the UK's rail network.

Its impressive dimensions, including a length of 17.26 meters, width of 2.59 meters, and height of 3.7 meters, highlight its substantial build for heavy-duty operations.

This 1435 mm gauge locomotive stands as a testament to British engineering prowess during its era.

Metrovicks BR 28 technical specifications

Value
Built byMetrovicks · 1958–195920 units
Top speed121 km/h75 mph
Tractive effort222 kN49,908 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length17.26 m56 ft 8 in
Width2.59 m8 ft 6 in
Height3.7 m12 ft 2 in
Weight98 t216,053 lb

Operators of the Metrovicks BR 28

Railway companies that have operated the BR 28, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 28United Kingdom

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