British Rail Class 84 facts for kids
| British Railways AL4 British Rail Class 84 |
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| Preserved locomotive 84001 on display at Crewe Works open day on 11 September 2005. | |
| Power type | Electric |
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| Builder | North British Locomotive Company |
| Build date | 1960–1961 |
| Total production | 10 |
| Configuration | Bo-Bo |
| UIC classification | Bo'Bo' |
| Gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Wheel diameter | 4 ft 0 in (1.219 m) |
| Length | 57 ft 6 in (17.53 m) |
| Locomotive weight | 76.60 long tons (77.83 t) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC |
| Traction motors | 750 hp (560 kW) GEC WT501, 4 off |
| Top speed | 100 mph (160 km/h) |
| Power output | 3,100 hp (2,300 kW) |
| Tractive effort | 50,000 lbf (220 kN) |
| Train heating | Electric Train Heating |
| Locomotive brakeforce | 65.5 long tons-force (653 kN) |
| Train brakes | Vacuum; Dual from 1972 |
| Career | British Rail |
| Number | E3036–E3045; later 84001–84010 |
| Axle load class | Route availability 6 |
| Retired | 1979–1980 |
| Disposition | One preserved, remainder scrapped |
The British Rail Class 84 was a 25 kV AC electric locomotive that operated on the West Coast Main Line of the London Midland Region.
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ADB968021 (ex 84009) load bank tester (1987)
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