British Rail Class 60
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| British Rail Class 60 | |
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| EWS 60068 passing through Castleton East Junction. | |
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
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| Builder | Brush Traction |
| Build date | 1989–1993 |
| Total production | 100 |
| Configuration | Co-Co |
| UIC classification | Co'Co' |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 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) |
| Locomotive weight | 129 tonnes (127 LT; 142 ST) to 130 tonnes (130 LT; 140 ST) |
| 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 |
| Multiple working | Within own class only |
| 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) |
| Train heating | None |
| Train brakes | Air |
| Career | British Rail English, Welsh and Scottish Railway |
| Number | 60001-60015, 60017-60100, 60500 |
| Axle load class | Route availability |
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.
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