© trainspo.comRSH 37/7
Built by English Electric, RSH
Overview of the RSH 37/7
Discover the powerful BR 37/7 diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse built by English Electric and RSH.
This impressive machine boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and a formidable power output of 1305 kW, making it suitable for a variety of heavy-duty operations.
With its Co'Co' wheel arrangement and substantial tractive effort of 276 kN, the 37/7 is a testament to reliable British engineering.
Explore its impressive dimensions, including a length of 18.75 meters and a weight of 120 tons, and learn about its operational history with various UK railway operators.
From its origins with British Railways Board to its service with Europhoenix, Rail Operations Group, and West Coast Railway Company, this locomotive has played a significant role in the UK rail network.
Experience the enduring legacy and capability of the BR 37/7.
RSH 37/7 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BR 37 | |
| Built by | English Electric, RSH | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 1,305 kW1,750 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 276 kN62,047 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 18.75 m61 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.71 m8 ft 11 in | |
| Height | 3.89 m12 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 120 t264,554 lb |
Operators of the RSH 37/7
Railway companies that have operated the 37/7, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| British Railways Board | BR 37/7 | United Kingdom |
| Europhoenix Locomotives | EPUK 37/7 | United Kingdom |
| Rail Operations Group | ROG 37/7 | United Kingdom |
| West Coast Railway Company | WCRC 37/7 | United Kingdom |
RSH 37/7 photos
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