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1958-60.Duel
pick-up 750vdc locomotives built for the Southern Region. Originally
24 locomotives were built but ten were selected to be converted to
electro-diesels, the machines becoming Class 74.
Equipment: Motor generator booster set and four 638hp English Electric spring-borne traction motors driving through SLM flexible drive. System: 750vdc third rail & overhead. Numbers: 71 001-71 014. Previous No.Series: E5000-E5024 (several renumbered with the Class 74 conversions). The Class 71 Fleet - Click Here
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