British Rail Class 84

The British Rail Class 84 was a 25 kV AC electric locomotive that operated on the West Coast Main Line on the London Midland Region.

British Railways AL4 British Rail Class 84
Preserved locomotive 84001 on display at Crewe Works open day on 11 September 2005.
Type and origin Power type Electric Builder North British Locomotive Company Build date 1960–1961 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 57 ft 6 in (17.53 m) Loco weight 76.60 long tons (77.83 t) Electric system/s 25 kV AC Traction motors 750 hp (560 kW) GEC WT501, 4 off Train heating Electric Train Heating Train brakes Vacuum; Dual from 1972
Performance figures Top speed 100 mph (160 km/h) Power output 3,100 hp (2,300 kW) Tractive effort 50,000 lbf (220 kN) Brakeforce 65.5 long tons-force (653 kN)
Career Railroad(s) British Rail Number E3036–E3045; later 84001–84010 Axle load class Route availability 6 Retired 1979–1980 Disposition One preserved, remainder scrapped