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Electric locomotive

Doncaster Works 86/6

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 86/6

Discover the powerful BR 86/6 electric locomotive, also known as EE86, a robust and versatile engine designed for British railway lines.

With a top speed of 180 km/h and an impressive 2680 kW power output, this locomotive is exceptionally capable of transporting both freight and passengers.

Built at Doncaster Works by English Electric, the BR 86/6 boasts a sturdy frame and reliable electrical systems, ensuring efficient operation.

Featuring a 1435 mm gauge and a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, it offers excellent running stability.

Measuring 17.83 meters in length and weighing 84 tons, the BR 86/6 is a striking piece of engineering.

Originally developed for the British Railways Board, it later served with Freightliner Ltd.

Its 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric system is essential for modern rail networks.

The 86/6 series represents the efficiency and capability of British railway technology.

Explore the remarkable features of this historic electric locomotive.

Doncaster Works 86/6 technical specifications

Value
SeriesEE86
Built byDoncaster Works, English Electric
Top speed180 km/h112 mph
Power output2,680 kW3,594 hp
Tractive effort258 kN58,001 lbf
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length17.83 m58 ft 6 in
Weight84 t185,188 lb

Operators of the Doncaster Works 86/6

Railway companies that have operated the 86/6, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 86/6United Kingdom
Freightliner Ltd.FL 86/6United Kingdom

Doncaster Works 86/6 photos

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