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Electric locomotive

NBL BR 84

Built by NBL

Top speed

160 km/h

99 mph

Power output

2,300 kW

3,084 hp

Weight

78 t

171,960 lb

Length

17.53 m

57 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1960–1961

Overview of the NBL BR 84

Discover the BR 84, a powerful electric locomotive that served British Railways.

Built by NBL between 1960 and 1961, this Bo'Bo' class locomotive offered impressive performance.

With a top speed of 160 km/h and a substantial power output of 2300 kW, the BR 84 was designed for demanding tasks.

Its robust construction, weighing 78 tonnes and measuring 17.53 meters in length, ensured reliability on the standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.

Featuring 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems and a tractive effort of 220 kN, the BR 84 was a notable addition to the UK's railway fleet.

NBL BR 84 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	NBL · 1960–1961
Top speed	160 km/h99 mph	99 mph
Power output	2,300 kW3,084 hp	3,084 hp
Tractive effort	220 kN49,458 lbf	49,458 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	17.53 m57 ft 6 in	57 ft 6 in
Weight	78 t171,960 lb	171,960 lb

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Operators of the NBL BR 84

Railway companies that have operated the BR 84, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 84	United Kingdom

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