© trainspo.comDoncaster Works 86/6
Built by Doncaster Works, English Electric
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | EE86 | |
| Built by | Doncaster Works, English Electric | |
| Top speed | 180 km/h112 mph | |
| Power output | 2,680 kW3,594 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 258 kN58,001 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 17.83 m58 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 84 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| British Railways Board | BR 86/6 | United Kingdom |
| Freightliner Ltd. | FL 86/6 | United Kingdom |
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