British Rail Class 60

The British Rail Class 60 is a class of Co-Co diesel locomotive designed for heavy freight work. While they remain the most powerful diesel locomotives in the UK fleet they have suffered from poor reliability throughout their service life.

British Rail Class 60
EWS 60068 passing through Castleton East Junction.
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Brush Traction Build date 1989–1993 Total produced 100
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte Co-Co  • UIC Co'Co' Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge Length 21.34 m (70 ft 0 in) Width 2.64 m (8 ft 8 in) Height 3.95 m (13 ft 0 in) Loco weight 129 tonnes (127 long tons; 142 short tons) to 130 tonnes (130 long tons; 140 short tons) Fuel capacity 4,500 litres (990 imp gal; 1,190 US gal) to 5,228 litres (1,150 imp gal; 1,380 US gal) Prime mover Mirrlees MB275T MU working Within own class only Train heating None Train brakes Air
Performance figures Top speed 62 mph (100 km/h) Power output Engine: 3,100 bhp (2,310 kW) Tractive effort Maximum: 106,500 lbf (474 kN) Continuous: 71,570 lbf (318.4 kN)
Career Railroad(s) British Rail English, Welsh and Scottish Railway Number 60001-60015, 60017-60100, 60500 Axle load class Route availability