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Diesel locomotive

RSH 37/7

Built by English Electric, RSH

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
1,305 kW
1,750 hp
Weight
120 t
264,554 lb
Length
18.75 m
61 ft 6 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the RSH 37/7

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
SeriesBR 37
Built byEnglish Electric, RSH
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output1,305 kW1,750 hp
Tractive effort276 kN62,047 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length18.75 m61 ft 6 in
Width2.71 m8 ft 11 in
Height3.89 m12 ft 9 in
Weight120 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.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 37/7United Kingdom
Europhoenix LocomotivesEPUK 37/7United Kingdom
Rail Operations GroupROG 37/7United Kingdom
West Coast Railway CompanyWCRC 37/7United Kingdom

RSH 37/7 photos

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