Swindon 03

Built by Swindon, Doncaster Works

Top speed

46 km/h

29 mph

Power output

113 kW

152 hp

Weight

31 t

68,343 lb

Length

7.92 m

26 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1957–1961

230 units

Overview of the Swindon 03

Discover the 03 diesel locomotive, a robust shunting workhorse built in the United Kingdom between 1957 and 1961.

With a top speed of 46 km/h and an 113 kW power output, this locomotive has served various British railway companies, proving its reliability.

Weighing 31 tonnes and measuring 7.92 meters in length, the 03 locomotive operates on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks. Its sturdy construction makes it ideal for efficient yard and shunting operations.

Originally produced by Swindon and Doncaster Works, the 03 series has a notable history with administrations like British Railways Board and Epping Ongar Railway. A true piece of British railway heritage, ready for its next chapter.

Swindon 03 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Swindon, Doncaster Works · 1957–1961230 units
Top speed	46 km/h29 mph	29 mph
Power output	113 kW152 hp	152 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C
Length	7.92 m26 ft 0 in	26 ft 0 in
Width	2.59 m8 ft 6 in	8 ft 6 in
Weight	31 t68,343 lb	68,343 lb

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Operators of the Swindon 03

Railway companies that have operated the 03, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Boden Rail Locomotives	BRL 03	United Kingdom
British Railways Board	BR 03	United Kingdom
Epping Ongar Railway	EOR 03	United Kingdom
First Capital Connect Ltd.	FCC 03	United Kingdom