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Class 86 Electric Locomotive - Phoenix

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Class 86 Electric Locomotive - Phoenix

Years Released: 1981 1982 1983 1984 (Model Year pages)
Model released for 4 years.

Model: Class 86 Electric Locomotive - Phoenix
Running Number: 86219
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 86 (AL6)

Designer: British Railways
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. Subsequently plans were put forth by BR for five prototype designs to be built in sufficient quantities in order to evaluate locomotives, resulting in the AL6, later Class 86. More...
Weight: 81 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: BO-BO

Model Information: ---
Models Produced: * 15,600
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
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1981

1982 1983

1984

1981 1982 1983 1984

Company: B.R. - British Railways
Logo: B.R. Logo
Logo Years: 1965 - 1997

Livery: B.R. Blue

Livery Details: Rail blue with 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.

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Model Year Details (4)

YEAR	CAT	MODEL
1981	R.360	Class 86 Electric Locomotive - Phoenix
1982	R.360	Class 86 Electric Locomotive - Phoenix
1983	R.360	Class 86 Electric Locomotive - Phoenix
1984	R.360	Class 86 Electric Locomotive - Phoenix

Limited Edition

YEAR	LIMITED
1984	Restricted Availability

Related Service Sheets (5)

NO	SERVICE SHEET NAME	ISSUE DATE
123	B.R. Class 86/2 Electric Phoenix - R.360	April 1981
123 (Back)	B.R. Class 86/2 Electric Phoenix - R.360 - Back	April 1981
HR1982	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Front)	1982
HR1982 (Back)	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Back)	1982
HR1982 T5&6	Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1982 (Type 5 & 6)	1982

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Model Catalogue Information

YEAR	INFORMATION
1981	Model operates either from the running rails or, through the adjustable pantograph, from an overhead catenary system by means of a change-over switch fitted on the roof. Diecast metal cab interiors.
1982	Operational catenary power pick-up.
1983	Detailed cab interior, can collect power from either the track or by the adjustable pantograph, by the operation of a switch on the locomotives roof.
1984	Model features working pantograph.