Electric Locomotive
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| Electric locomotive, 1954. Model, scale 1:24 | |
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| Manufacturer | (Unknown) |
| Production years | (unknown) |
| Production location | (unknown) |
The 40-mile railway between Manchester and Sheffield via Woodhead was, in 1954, the first electrification of a main line to be completed after the Second World War. Passenger trains were hauled by electric locomotives built by Metropolitan-Vickers. Current collection at 1500V DC was by pantograph from overhead wire.
[edit] How it works
An electric locomotive like this takes its power from the overhead power lines. The pantograph is the articulated arm on the top of the loco which follows the power lines and maintains the connection. The current is then passed to electric motors on the axles to power the wheels. The electrical circuit is completed though the railway tracks that the wheels run on.
[edit] Memories
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[edit] In the Science Museum
The Museum acquired this object in 1977 from the British Railways Board. Inv. 1977-5405
This object is currently on display in the Dan Dare & the Birth of Hi-Tech Britain exhibition at the Science Museum, London.