Doncaster Works 86/5

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 86/5

Discover the powerful 86/5 electric locomotive, a cornerstone of British railway transport.

Built by English Electric at Doncaster Works, this reliable machine is engineered for performance.

Boasting a top speed of 180 km/h and an impressive power output of 2680 kW, the FL 86/5 is perfectly suited for demanding freight operations.

Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a tractive effort of 258 kN provide exceptional grip and efficiency on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.

Operating on 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems, this locomotive served Freightliner Ltd., leaving a significant mark on the railway landscape.

Measuring 17.83 meters in length and weighing 84 tons, the 86/5 represents a vital piece of railway engineering history.

	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