English Electric 86/2

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 86/2

Discover the 86/2 electric locomotive, a powerful and versatile machine built by English Electric at Doncaster Works.

This robust locomotive features a Bo'Bo' UIC axle arrangement and is designed for performance and reliability on the rails.

With a top speed of 180 km/h and an impressive power output of 2680 kW, the 86/2 is well-suited for a variety of railway operations.

Measuring 17.83 meters in length and weighing 84 tons, it operates on 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems and boasts a tractive effort of 258 kN.

The 86/2 has a rich operational history, having served with organizations like British Rail Board, Anglia Railways, private owners in the United Kingdom, and Floyd ZRt. in Hungary, showcasing its adaptability and enduring legacy in electric rail transport.

English Electric 86/2 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 86/2

Railway companies that have operated the 86/2, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Floyd ZRt.	Floyd 0450	Hungary
Anglia Railways	AR 86/2	United Kingdom
British Railways Board	BR 86/2	United Kingdom
Private owners group	@private-uk 86/2	United Kingdom