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Diesel locomotive

Swindon Works BR 14

Built by Swindon Works

Top speed
64 km/h
40 mph
Weight
49 t
108,026 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1964–1965
56 units
Axle arrangement
C

Overview of the Swindon Works BR 14

Discover the BR 14, an iconic diesel locomotive built by Swindon Works between 1964 and 1965.

This powerful 49-tonne machine made its mark on an era in the United Kingdom, serving the British Railways Board and now proudly preserved at the Nene Valley Railway.

With a top speed of 64 km/h and a tractive effort of 138 kN, the BR 14 features a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a UIC classification of C.

Its reliability and robust design make it a fascinating collector's item for railway history enthusiasts.

This locomotive, with its origins at Swindon Works, embodies railway engineering of yesteryear and continues to captivate visitors and railway personnel with its functional beauty and historical impact.

Swindon Works BR 14 technical specifications

Value
Built bySwindon Works · 1964–196556 units
Top speed64 km/h40 mph
Tractive effort138 kN31,024 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC
Weight49 t108,026 lb

Operators of the Swindon Works BR 14

Railway companies that have operated the BR 14, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 14United Kingdom
Nene Valley RailwayNVR 14United Kingdom

Swindon Works BR 14 photos

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