English Electric AL6
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The EE AL6 is an electric locomotive in the UK Railway Set.
Statistics and information
Type: | Express Passenger and Fast Freight Electric |
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Introduction: | 1965 |
Withdrawal: | 2020 |
Speed: | 100mph |
Power: | 3600hp |
Weight: | 81t |
Tractive Effort: | 258kN |
Replaces: | AL1 |
Replaced By: | Class 90, Class 91, BR Class 321 |
Prototype information
The AL6 was British Rail's first standard AC locomotive. After the introduction of later express locomotives and multiple units displaced them from express passenger service, many of the class found a new lease of life hauling fast container traffic.Similar locomotives
The AL6 / Class 86 was followed by the similar Class 87. Both locomotives were featured in the original Transport Tycoon.