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Class 91 InterCity 225 Compilation

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The British Rail Class 91 is a class of high-speed, 4,830 kW (6,480 hp) electric locomotive ordered as a component of the East Coast Main Line modernisation and electrification programme of the late 1980s. The Class 91s were given the auxiliary name of InterCity 225 to indicate their envisaged top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph); they were also referred to as Electras by British Rail during their development and throughout the electrification of the East Coast Main Line. The other end of the InterCity 225 train set is formed of a Mark 4 Driving Van Trailer, built with a similar body shell to the Class 91 locomotives. The locomotive body shells are of all-steel construction. Unusually, the motors are body mounted and drive bogie-mounted gearboxes via cardan shafts. This reduces the unsprung mass and hence track wear at high speeds. The locomotive also features an underslung transformer, therefore the body is relatively empty compared to contemporary electric locomotives. Much of the engineering specification for the locomotive was derived from the research and operational experience of the APT-P.
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This video features a compilation of British Rail Class 91 electric locomotives, known as InterCity 225, designed for high-speed travel on the East Coast Main Line. The locomotives are noted for their advanced engineering, including body-mounted motors and an underslung transformer. Several units, such as 91101, 91104, and 91110, are identified in the footage. The video also includes a Mark 4 Driving Van Trailer, which shares a similar design with the Class 91s. The recording appears to take place near Northallerton, though specific operational details such as headcodes are not provided.

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  • Platform ID IVoWMFcDYB8
  • Views 22,289
  • Date published 5 Oct 2021 14:00
  • Date added 14 Jan 2026 23:08
  • Locomotives 9
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