57314 leads 1Z53 Scarborough to Bedford at Willerby Carr Crossing 7th September 2016

The Class 57 diesel locomotives were re-manufactured by Brush Traction, Loughborough between 1998 and 2004 from Class 47s with re-conditioned EMD engines and Class 56 traction motors.

The Class 57 is a re-engineered locomotive, rebuilt by Brush Traction, Loughborough from redundant Class 47 locomotives. The locomotives are fitted with a refurbished EMD engine and a re-conditioned alternator, improving reliability and performance. Three variants exist, one for freight and two for passenger operations. Each cost £300,000, about one-third that of a new build locomotive.

The class has its origins in 1997 when Freightliner ordered an initial six locomotives.In 2001, a prototype locomotive was converted with electric train heating, with a view to obtaining orders from passenger companies.