Model Details
A.E.1 Type AL1 Electric Locomotive
E3001
Years Released:
1966
1967
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: A.E.1 Type AL1 Electric Locomotive
Running Number: E3001
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 81 (AL1)
Designer: AEI
Class Information: British Railways Modernisation Plan put forth plans in the late 1950’s to electrify large parts of the network using 25-kV AC electric over-head catenary. As a large number of unproven electric locomotives would be required to take over both passenger and goods services over former Midland West Coast Mainline (WCML) as steam was retired, British Railways placed orders for five designs of varied source for comparison purposes. The AL1 was the first, often regarded as the most successful, of the prototype designs that followed. More...
Weight: 80 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1966 1967
Running Number: E3001
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: Class 81 (AL1)
Designer: AEI
Class Information: British Railways Modernisation Plan put forth plans in the late 1950’s to electrify large parts of the network using 25-kV AC electric over-head catenary. As a large number of unproven electric locomotives would be required to take over both passenger and goods services over former Midland West Coast Mainline (WCML) as steam was retired, British Railways placed orders for five designs of varied source for comparison purposes. The AL1 was the first, often regarded as the most successful, of the prototype designs that followed. More...
Weight: 80 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO
Model Information: ---
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:
1966 1967
 1966 1967 |
Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Electric Blue
Livery Details: Electric blue with white lining and lower yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1769 - December 2023
Previous: 2120 - November 2023
Movement:
(+351)
Logo: B.R. Late Crest
Logo Years: 1956 - 1967
Livery: B.R. Electric Blue
Livery Details: Electric blue with white lining and lower yellow cab ends.
Company Information: British Railways came into existence in 1948 when the dominating four British railway companies amalgamated. Steam traction on British Railways ended in 1968 and the system was re-branded as British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 1769 - December 2023
Previous: 2120 - November 2023
Movement:
(+351)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | R.753 |
A.E.1 Type AL1 Electric Locomotive |
| 1967 | R.753 |
A.E.1 Type AL1 Electric Locomotive |
Related Service Sheets (8)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Locomotive - R.753 | December 1966 |
| 70 | AE1 Locomotive - R.753 | April 1968 |
| OPSS1 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 1 & 2 | 1961 |
| OPSS2 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 3 & 4 | 1961 |
| OPSS3 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 5 & 6 | 1961 |
| OPSS4 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 7 & 8 | 1961 |
| OPSS5 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 9 & 10 | 1961 |
| OPSS6 | Overhead Power Supply System - Page 11 & 12 | 1961 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1966 | Two working pantographs. Operates from the track or overhead catenary system. |
| 1967 | Working pantograph. Operates from the track or overhead catenary system. |
Price List
| YEAR | UK PRICE |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 68/5 |
| 1967 | 69/3 |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.753 A.E.1 Type AL1 Electric Locomotive - 1966
R.753 A.E.1 Type AL1 Electric Locomotive - 1967
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