English Electric facts for kids

English Electric (EE) was a big industrial company from the United Kingdom. It started in 1918. At first, it mainly made large electric motors and transformers. Over time, the company grew a lot. It began making many other things. These included locomotives (trains), steam turbines, and even things for homes. They also built guided missiles, aircraft (planes), and computers.

What English Electric Built

English Electric was known for making many different types of machines. They built things that helped power homes and factories. They also made parts for trains and even whole trains themselves.

Trains and Engines

English Electric had a special part of the company that built diesel engines. These engines were used in many places. They powered trains, ships, and even some power stations. The company built these engines under different names, like English Electric, Napier, and Dorman.

A diesel locomotive built by English Electric

One famous engine was the Napier Deltic. It was a very powerful diesel engine. English Electric used these engines in many of their diesel locomotives. These trains were used for moving goods and people.

Planes and Missiles

English Electric also became a major builder of aircraft. They designed and made some famous planes. These planes were used by the military. They also made guided missiles. These were advanced weapons for defence.

Images for kids

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  Locomotiva 1449 [English Electric • Sorefame] N.º UIC: 9094 110 1449-3 (Takargo Rail)

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  Three English Electric 7SRL Diesel alternator sets being installed the Saateni Power Station, Zanzibar 1955

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  Two Hampden bombers 9 April 1940

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  Napier Deltic engine, cut away for display

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  de Havilland Vampire T11

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  Preserved 1927 EN80 English Electric tram, the last example of a fleet of 20 once used by the Warsaw Commuter Railway

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  English Electric Canberra PR.9 of the RAF, 2006

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  English Electric Lightning

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  London Post Office Railway

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  English Electric Generator

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  Washing machine

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  English Electric Lightning UK

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  Rear view of English Electric Thunderbird MK I anti-aircraft missile at Anti-Aircraft Museum, Tuusula, Finland

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  Train in Retiro station of Belgrano Norte line, 1959.

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  British Rail Class 83 E3035 on display at Doncaster Works open day on 27 July 2003.

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  British Rail Class 50 50035 Ark Royal at Doncaster Works on 27 July 2003.

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  A New Zealand Railways EO class locomotive at Ferrymead.

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  Tasmanian Government Railways Za class locomotive at Bell Bay in February 1978

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  Westrail C1702 at Busselton with a Hotham Valley Railway tour train in March 1986

See also

In Spanish: English Electric para niños