British Rail Class 77 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 77
Preserved locomotive, no. 27000 in original black livery.
Power type	Electric
Builder	BR Gorton Works
Build date	1953–1954
Total production	7
Configuration	Co+Co
Gauge	4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter	4 ft 2 in (1.270 m)
Length	59 ft 0 in (17.98 m)
Locomotive weight	102.5 long tons (104.1 t)
Electric system(s)	1500 V DC
Current collection method	Pantograph, 2 off
Traction motors	Metropolitan Vickers
Top speed	90 mph (145 km/h)
Power output	2,490 hp (1,857 kW)
Tractive effort	45,000 lbf (200 kN)
Train heating	Steam generator
Locomotive brakes	Air and electrical regenerative
Locomotive brakeforce	85 long tons-force (847 kN)
Train brakes	Vacuum
Career	British Railways
Number	27000–27006
Retired	September 1968
Disposition	All sold to Netherlands as NS 1500 Class

The British Rail Class 77, also known as Class EM2, is a class of 1.5 kV DC, Co-Co electric locomotive. They were built by Metropolitan Vickers in 1953–1954 for use over the Woodhead Line between Manchester and Sheffield.

Images for kids

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  A Class 77 hauled passenger train waiting at Manchester Piccadilly in 1967

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  NS 1500 Class no. 1505 at Manchester Museum of Science and Industry