RSH 37/4

Built by English Electric, RSH

Top speed

140 km/h

87 mph

Power output

1,305 kW

1,750 hp

Weight

107 t

235,894 lb

Length

18.75 m

61 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the RSH 37/4

Discover the robust British Rail Class 37/4 diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse with a distinguished heritage.

Originally built by English Electric and RSH, these locomotives have undergone refurbishment at Crewe Works, ensuring their continued operational excellence.

With a top speed of 140 km/h and a formidable tractive effort of 245 kN, the Class 37/4 is well-suited for a variety of demanding rail tasks.

Its 1435 mm gauge and Co'Co' axle configuration make it a versatile and reliable performer across the United Kingdom's rail network, having served prominent operators like British Railways Board, Colas Rail UK, and DB Cargo UK.

Explore the enduring legacy and impressive capabilities of this iconic British locomotive.

RSH 37/4 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 37
Built by	English Electric, RSH
Refurbished	Crewe Works
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	1,305 kW1,750 hp	1,750 hp
Tractive effort	245 kN55,078 lbf	55,078 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	18.75 m61 ft 6 in	61 ft 6 in
Width	2.71 m8 ft 11 in	8 ft 11 in
Height	3.89 m12 ft 9 in	12 ft 9 in
Weight	107 t235,894 lb	235,894 lb

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Operators of the RSH 37/4

Railway companies that have operated the 37/4, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 37/4	United Kingdom
Colas Rail UK	Colas Rail 37/4	United Kingdom
DB Cargo UK	DBCUK 37/4	United Kingdom
Direct Rail Services	DRS 37/4	United Kingdom
English, Welsh and Scottish Railway	EWS 37/4	United Kingdom
Europhoenix Locomotives	EPUK 37/4	United Kingdom
Locomotive Services Limited	LSL 37/4	United Kingdom