British Rail Class 90 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 90 |
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| British Rail Class 90/0, no. 90017 at Norwich | |
| Power type | Electric |
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| Builder | BREL Crewe Works |
| Build date | 1987–1990 |
| Total production | 50 |
| Configuration | Bo-Bo |
| UIC classification | Bo'Bo' |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
| Locomotive weight | 84.5 tonnes (83.2 long tons; 93.1 short tons) |
| Electric system(s) | 25 kV AC |
| Multiple working | TDM system |
| Top speed | 75–110 mph (121–177 km/h) |
| Train heating | Electric Train Heating |
| Locomotive brakes | Air, Rheostatic |
| Train brakes | Air |
| Career | British Rail |
| Number | 90001–90050 |
| Axle load class | Route availability |
The British Rail Class 90 electric locomotives were built by BREL at Crewe from 1987-1990. Each locomotive weighs 84.5 tonnes and has a top speed of 110 mph (180 km/h). They operate from 25 kV AC overhead wires and produce 5,000 bhp (3,700 kW). The class is employed on both express passenger services and heavy freight trains.
Images for kids
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90018 in DB Schenker livery on a south bound freight at Euxton in October 2016
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Greater Anglia 90012 at Liverpool Street in February 2020
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90002 Mission: Impossible at Stockport in 2002
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90016 at London Liverpool Street in 2004, in Rail Express Systems livery.
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90036 on loan to One from EWS at Liverpool Street in 2007.
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90049 in original Freightliner grey livery at Ipswich in 2003
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90015 "The International Brigade Spain 1936-1939" at Carlisle on 27 August 2004 on the final Class 90-hauled service for Virgin Trains until 2007.
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90002 in One livery at London Liverpool Street.
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90024 in GNER colours at London Liverpool Street.
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90035 at Euston in EWS livery.
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90011 in Abellio Greater Anglia livery at Stratford.
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