British Rail Class 85
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The British Rail Class 85 is an electric locomotive that was designed and produced at British Rail’s Doncaster Works during the early 1960s. While largely developed by BR, much of its systems can be a
85018 at Birmingham New Street in 1986
A Class 85 at the front of a train at Euston in 1966, shortly after the introduction of electric services.
Class 85, no. 85101 Doncaster Plant 150 1853-2003, on display at Doncaster Works open day in 2003
British Rail Class 90
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The British Rail Class 90 is a type of electric locomotive built for mixed-traffic duties, operating from 25 kV AC overhead lines and producing 5,000 bhp. It weighs 84.5 tonnes and can typically achie
British Rail Class 85
…during the mid 1980s and lasting into the early 1990s, having been effectively displaced by the arrival of newer types such as the Class 87 and later Class 90. Following the retirement of the Class 85, a single example was preserved. During the late 1950s, British Rail (BR) embarked upon the electrification…
Freightliner Class 90 at Edinburgh Waverley in 2016
A Class 90 and a Class 91 under construction at Crewe Works in 1990
Class 90 in InterCity Swallow livery in 2000
A Class 90/1 hauling a car train at Stratford