British Rail Class 117 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 117 |
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51402 at Northampton & Lamport Railway. This vehicle, along with 51367 has since moved to the Strathspey Railway.
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In service | 1961-1999 |
Manufacturer | Pressed Steel |
Number built | 168 |
Number in service | 0 |
Number preserved | 66 |
Number scrapped | 102 |
Formation | DMBS/TCL/DMS |
Fleet numbers | 51332-51373/59484-58522/51374-51415 |
Capacity | 156 |
Operator(s) | British Rail |
Line(s) served | London Paddington station |
Specifications | |
Car length | 64 ft 0 in |
Width | 9 ft 3 in |
Height | 12 ft 8 1/2 in |
Maximum speed | 70 mph (112 km/h) |
Weight | 36 tons |
Traction system | Mechanical |
Prime mover(s) | BUT (AEC) 150hp then BUT (Leyland) 150hp |
Safety system(s) | AWS |
Multiple working | ■ Blue Square |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The British Rail Class 117 diesel multiple units were built by Pressed Steel from 1959 to 1960.
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