BREL 87/0

Built by BREL

Top speed

180 km/h

112 mph

Power output

3,730 kW

5,002 hp

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1976

1 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BREL 87/0

Discover the BR 87/0, a powerful electric locomotive that once served the United Kingdom.

Built by BREL in 1976, this Bo'Bo' classification locomotive boasts a top speed of 180 km/h and a formidable power output of 3730 kW.

With an impressive tractive effort of 258 kN and operating on 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, the BR 87/0 was a significant part of British Railways Board's fleet.

Its 1435 mm gauge and robust design made it a reliable workhorse on the UK's rail network.

BREL 87/0 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR87
Built by	BREL · 19761 units
Top speed	180 km/h112 mph	112 mph
Power output	3,730 kW5,002 hp	5,002 hp
Tractive effort	258 kN58,001 lbf	58,001 lbf
Electric systems	25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'