British Rail Class 83 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids British Railways AL3 British Rail Class 83
Class 83, no. E3035, on display at Doncaster Works open day on 27th July 2003. This locomotive is preserved by the AC Locomotive Group at Barrow Hill Engine Shed.
Power type	Electric
Builder	English Electric at Vulcan Foundry
Build date	1960–1962
Total production	15
Configuration	Bo-Bo
UIC classification	Bo'Bo'
Gauge	4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Wheel diameter	4 ft 0 in (1.219 m)
Length	52 ft 6 in (16.00 m)
Weight on drivers	19 long tons (19 t)
Locomotive weight	76.40 long tons (77.63 t)
Electric system(s)	25 kV AC
Current collection method	Pantograph
Traction motors	740 hp (550 kW) English Electric 532A, 4 off
Top speed	100 mph (160 km/h)
Power output	2,950 hp (2,200 kW) 2200 kW (continuous)
Tractive effort	38,000 lbf (169 kN) 169 kN (max)
Train heating	Electric Train Heating
Train brakes	Vacuum, Dual from 1972–1973
Career	British Rail
Class	AL3; later 83
Number	E3034–E3035, E3097, E3098, E3100; later 83001–83015
Axle load class	Route availability 6
Retired	1975 (1), 1978 (1), 1983 (10), 1989 (3)
Disposition	One preserved, remainder scrapped

The British Rail Class 83 electric locomotives were built by English Electric at Vulcan Foundry, Newton-le-Willows as part of the West Coast Main Line electrification.

Images for kids

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  83001 at the Vic Berry Scrapyard.

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  E3035, on display at Doncaster Works open day on 27 July 2003. This locomotive is preserved by the AC Locomotive Group at Barrow Hill Engine Shed.