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British Rail class 86
The class 86 is a standard locomotive for passenger and freight service that was developed for the West Coast Main Line electrification. It incorporated experiences gained from the classes 81 to 85 of which a total of...
General
| Property | British Rail class 86 Doncaster |
|---|---|
| Built | 1965-1966 |
| Manufacturers | Doncaster |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail class 86 Doncaster |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.83 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.26 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.28 m |
| Service weight | 82.3 t |
| Adhesive weight | 82.3 t |
| Axle load | 22.8 t |
Power
| Property | British Rail class 86 Doncaster |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - AC |
| Electric systems | 25.000 V 50 Hz |
| Continuous power | 2,983 kW (4,056 PS) |
| Top speed | 161 km/h |
| Starting effort | 266.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | British Rail class 86 Doncaster |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.03 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 36.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
