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Diesel locomotive

Robert Stephenson BR 04

Built by Drewry Car Co., Vulcan, Robert Stephenson

Power output
113 kW
152 hp
Length
7.94 m
26 ft 1 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1952–1962
142 units
Axle arrangement
C

Overview of the Robert Stephenson BR 04

Discover the robust BR 04 diesel locomotive, a workhorse of British Railways.

Built by Drewry Car Co., Vulcan, and Robert Stephenson between 1952 and 1962, this engine served the United Kingdom diligently.

Featuring a C UIC axle configuration and a length of 7.94 meters, the BR 04 is a compact yet powerful machine.

With a power output of 113 kW and a tractive effort of 75 kN, it was well-suited for various railway tasks.

This standard gauge locomotive, with a track width of 1435 mm, represents a significant piece of railway history.

Robert Stephenson BR 04 technical specifications

Value
Built byDrewry Car Co., Vulcan, Robert Stephenson · 1952–1962142 units
Power output113 kW152 hp
Tractive effort75 kN16,861 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC
Length7.94 m26 ft 1 in
Width2.59 m8 ft 6 in
Height3.7 m12 ft 2 in

Operators of the Robert Stephenson BR 04

Railway companies that have operated the BR 04, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 04United Kingdom

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