Freightliner class 90 No. 90049+90045 at Beck foot on 4M01Coatbridge to Crewe Basford Hall 30th August 2014

The British Rail Class 90 electric locomotives were built by British Rail Engineering Limited at Crewe Works in 1987-1990, weighing 84.5 tonnes and with a top speed of 110 mph (180 km/h). They operate from 25 kV AC overhead lines and produce 5,000 bhp (3,700 kW). The class is employed on express passenger and heavy freight trains. Their main passenger roles are Abellio Greater Anglia services from London to Norwich. Freight operations are with DB Cargo UK and Freightliner on a mixture of roles mainly on the West Coast and the Great Eastern Main Lines.