English Electric 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 English Electric 86/0

Discover the BR 86/0 electric locomotive, an iconic piece of British railway engineering.

Built by English Electric at Doncaster Works, this powerful machine was a cornerstone of both passenger and freight transport.

Boasting a top speed of 180 km/h and an output of 2680 kW, it delivered exceptional performance.

Its Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and standard 1435 mm gauge made it a versatile and reliable locomotive.

Explore its journey from service with the British Railways Board to its adaptation by Bulmarket DM Ltd. in Bulgaria, a testament to cutting-edge railway technology.

English Electric 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