English Electric AL6

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The EE AL6 is an electric locomotive in the UK Railway Set.

Statistics and information

Five livery variations, based on year built, last service, and cargo type
Type: Express Passenger and Fast Freight Electric
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

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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.

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