Class 81

The British Rail Class 81 is an AC electric locomotive that formerly operated on the West Coast Main Line of the London Midland Region of British Rail. Originally designated AL1, it was the first type of AC electric locomotive to be delivered to British Railways.

Accidents and Incidents

 * 6 January 1968: locomotive No. E3009 collided with an abnormal load at Hixon, Staffordshire, while hauling an express passenger train. Eleven people were killed and 45 were injured. The locomotive was severely damaged and subsequently scrapped.
 * 9 December 1982: locomotive 81 016 was involved in an accident near Linslade, Buckinghamshire. It was officially withdrawn in 1983.
 * 26 August 1983: locomotive 81 001 was damaged by fire near Carstairs, Lanarkshire whilst working a Motorail train.