Class 99

75 mile/h 8270HP 25kV AC bo-bo dual-mode electro-diesel locomotive

The British Rail Class 99 is a class of dual-mode electro-diesel Co-Co locomotives that will haul freight trains on both electrified and non-electrified lines. It is based on the Stadler Euro Dual platform.

The 75 mph (120 km/h) locomotive has a maximum tractive effort of "up to" 500 kN (110,000 lbf), and a power rating of 6,170 kW (8,270 hp) in electric mode and 2,400HP in diesel. These figures exceed those of the diesel-powered British Rail Class 66.

99001 - 99010

99001 at Leicester on 9th April 2025

99002 at Leicester on 9th April 2025

99003 at Leicester on 9th April 2025

leicester 99004 at Leicester on 9th June 2026
peterborough

99004 on the GBRf depot at Peterborough on 13th June 2026

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