Class 91

Description

The Class 91 locomotives are on lease to London North Eastern Railway and ROG and operate with the Mark 4 coaches.

They are purpose built high speed long distance locomotives. The locomotives are flexible and able to haul a variety of coaching stock.

Recent investment in the cabs of the locomotives has included:

  • Cab air conditioning
  • New driver’s seat
  • Fleet reliability modifications
  • Parking brake and frame overhaul


Features and facts:

  • Manufacturer: BREL
  • Entry into service: 1990
  • Fleet size: 29 locomotives
  • Unit formation: in service with Mark 4 coaching stock
  • Dimensions of locomotive: 19.4m
  • Traction type: electric 25kV Overhead
  • Top Speed: 125mph
  • Maximum acceleration: 0.21 ms-2 A
  • Air conditioning in cab