Class 71

   
Built 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).

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