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