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British Rail class 91
Great Britain | 1988
31 produced
Virgin Trains East Coast 91117 in Nottinghamshire in April 2017
Virgin Trains East Coast 91117 in Nottinghamshire in April 2017
Martin arrand 1965
General
Built1988-1991
ManufacturerBREL
Axle configB-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length63 ft 7 3/4 in
Wheelbase45 ft 5 1/2 in
Rigid wheelbase11 ft
Service weight179,650 lbs
Adhesive weight179,650 lbs
Axle load44,915 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourceelectric - AC
Electric system25,000 V 50 Hz
Hourly power6,300 hp (4,698 kW)
Continuous power6,090 hp (4,541 kW)
Top speed125 mph
Starting effort43,000 lbf
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