English Electric 86/1

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 86/1

Discover the powerful BR 86/1 electric locomotive, a true workhorse of British railways.

Built by English Electric at Doncaster Works, this versatile electric locomotive boasts a top speed of 180 km/h and a substantial tractive effort of 258 kN, making it ideal for heavy haulage.

With its robust design and 2680 kW power output, the 86/1 has served various operators including British Railways Board, Electric Trains Ltd., GB Railfreight, and Locomotive Services Limited.

This 1435 mm gauge locomotive, classified as Bo'Bo', represents a significant piece of railway engineering history.

Explore its impressive specifications, including its 17.83 m length and 84 t weight, and learn more about its operational capabilities.

English Electric 86/1 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

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Operators of the English Electric 86/1

Railway companies that have operated the 86/1, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 86/1	United Kingdom
Electric Trains Ltd.	ETL 86/1	United Kingdom
GB Railfreight	GBRf 86/1	United Kingdom
Locomotive Services Limited	LSL 86/1	United Kingdom