British Rail Class EB1


The British Rail Class EB1 (Electric Banking 1) was an electrically powered locomotive used by British Rail in England. It was used during the pre-TOPS period. The other NER electric locos built at the same time were classified as EB1 but were never modified, they later became British Rail Class EF1.

British Rail Class EB1
Power type Electric
Builder United Kingdom North Eastern Railway
Build date 1914
Total production 1
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


British Railways

Class LNER & BR: EB1
Number in class 1
Number NER: 11
LNER: 6498
BR: 26510
Retired April 1964