Metrovick EM2

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The EM2 is an electric locomotive in the UK Railway Set Add-on Set.

Statistics and information

Three livery variations, based on year built and last service
Type: Express Passenger Electric
Introduction: 1953
Withdrawal: 2000
Speed: 90mph
Power: 2500hp
Weight: 104t
Tractive Effort: 200kN
Drawn by: lawton27

Prototype information

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These 1500v DC Co-Co locomotives, designated BR class 77 under TOPS, were designed to fix some of the shortcomings of the earlier EM1. After 15 years of BR service, with 25kv AC electrification becoming standard, the seven EM2 locomotives were sold to the Netherlands to become the NS1500 Class.
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