British Rail Class 82

The British Rail Class 82 electric locomotives were built by Beyer, Peacock and Company between 1960 and 1962 as part of the West Coast Main Line electrification.

British Railways AL2 British Rail Class 82
Preserved locomotive, no. 82008 on display at Crewe Works open day on 11 September 2005. This locomotive has been restored to InterCity Executive livery.
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder Metropolitan Vickers and Beyer, Peacock & Co. Ltd. Build date 1960–1962 Total produced 10
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte Bo-Bo  • UIC Bo'Bo' Gauge 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Wheel diameter 4 ft 0 in (1.219 m) Length 56 ft 0 in (17.07 m) Width 8 ft 9 in (2.67 m) Height 12 ft 4+1⁄4 in (3.77 m) Loco weight 79.70 long tons (81.0 t) Electric system/s 25 kV AC Traction motors 847 hp (632 kW) Metropolitan Vickers 189Z, 4 off Transmission Quill drive Train heating Electric Train Heating Loco brake Air Train brakes Vacuum, Dual from 1971–1972
Performance figures Top speed 100 mph (161 km/h) Power output 3,300 hp (2,460 kW) Tractive effort 50,000 lbf (222,000 N) Brakeforce 63 long tons-force (628 kN)
Career Railroad(s) British Rail Number E3046–E3055; later 82001–82008 Axle load class Route availability 6 Retired 1969 (1), 1971 (1), 1983 (6), 1987 (2) Disposition One preserved, remainder scrapped

Not to be confused with Driving Van Trailers, which are numbered 82xxx in the carriage numbering series.