British Rail Class 60

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

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.