British Rail Class EF1
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| British Rail Class EF1 | |
| Power type | Electric |
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| Builder |  North Eastern Railway |
| Build date | 1914-1919 |
| Total production | 10 |
| AAR wheel arr. | Bo-Bo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Electric system(s) | 1500V DC |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Engine type | 4x275hp, Siemens |
| Power output | 820 kW (1100 hp) |
| Career | North Eastern Railway LNER |
| Class | LNER & BR: EB1 |
| Number in class | 10 |
| Number | NER: 3-12 LNER: 6490-6499 BR: 26502-26511 |
| Retired | April 1964 |
The British Rail Class EF1 (Electric Freight 1) was a class of electrically powered locomotives used by British Rail in England. They were used during the pre-TOPS period. They were also classified as British Rail Class EB1 for a short period of time, although only a single locomotive was completely modified to EB1 condition.
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