Doncaster Works 86/0

Built by Doncaster Works, English Electric

Top speed

180 km/h

112 mph

Power output

2,680 kW

3,594 hp

Weight

84 t

185,188 lb

Length

17.83 m

58 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Doncaster Works 86/0

Discover the powerful BR 86/0 electric locomotive, a true workhorse of the railways.

Built by English Electric at Doncaster Works, this iconic locomotive boasts an impressive power output of 2680 kW and a formidable tractive effort of 258 kN, ensuring it can handle demanding tasks with ease.

With a top speed of 180 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BR 86/0 offers efficient and reliable service. Its classic Bo'Bo' axle classification and robust design have served prominently with British Railways Board in the United Kingdom, and it has also found a role with Bulmarket DM Ltd. in Bulgaria.

Measuring 17.83 meters in length and weighing 84 tonnes, this 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric locomotive represents a significant achievement in railway engineering, blending strength with advanced technology.

Doncaster Works 86/0 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	EE86
Built by	Doncaster Works, English Electric
Top speed	180 km/h112 mph	112 mph
Power output	2,680 kW3,594 hp	3,594 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'
Length	17.83 m58 ft 6 in	58 ft 6 in
Weight	84 t185,188 lb	185,188 lb