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Electric locomotive

BREL 87/1

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 87/1

Explore the powerful BR 87/1 electric locomotive, a notable model from British Railways Board.

Built by BREL in 1976, this impressive electric locomotive is designed for speed and efficiency.

It boasts a maximum speed of 180 km/h and operates on a 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system, making it a robust performer on the 1435 mm gauge tracks.

With a significant power output of 3730 kW and a tractive effort of 258 kN, this Bo'Bo' classified locomotive is a key piece of UK railway history.

BREL 87/1 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'

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Operators of the BREL 87/1

Railway companies that have operated the 87/1, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 87/1	United Kingdom

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