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Electric locomotive

English Electric EC

Built by English Electric

Top speed
85 km/h
53 mph
Weight
50 t
110,231 lb
Length
12 m
39 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1928
6 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the English Electric EC

Discover the historic EC electric locomotive, a testament to 1928 engineering by English Electric. This unique Bo'Bo' class locomotive, a fascinating piece of railway heritage, is proudly preserved at Ferrymead Heritage Park in New Zealand.

Measuring 12 meters long and weighing 50 tons, the EC operated on a 1067 mm gauge track. It was capable of reaching a top speed of 85 km/h, powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system that delivered an impressive 888 kW.

This remarkable locomotive offers a tangible connection to the past, making it a must-see for enthusiasts of railway history and vintage rolling stock.

English Electric EC technical specifications

Value
Built byEnglish Electric · 19286 units
Top speed85 km/h53 mph
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC (888 kW)
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
Length12 m39 ft 4 in
Weight50 t110,231 lb

Operators of the English Electric EC

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

OperatorClassCountry
Ferrymead Heritage ParkFHP EcNew Zealand

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