Brecknell Willis Low Height Pantograph

The Brecknell Willis Low Height Pantograph is one of the four standard pantographs in use on British railway locomotives and multiple units and is a development of the standard Brecknell Willis High Speed pantograph.

The Low Height pantograph is suitable for speeds up to 160 kilometres per hour (99 mph). It has a small aerofoil mounted on the knuckle joint between the upper and lower arms.

External links

details of different UK railway pantographs

Traintesting webpage on Brecknell Willis High Speed Pantograph development

UK Railway Pantographs

Single-arm types	Brecknell Willis High Reach Brecknell Willis High Speed Brecknell Willis Low Height Stone Faiveley

Double-arm types	Scissors style

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