British Rail Class 415 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 415 |
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4EPB set at Wimbledon.
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| In service | 1957-1995 |
| Manufacturer | BR Eastleigh |
| Number built | Unknown |
| Formation | power car + 2 trailer cars + power car |
| Operator(s) | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (121 km/h) |
| Prime mover(s) | 4 x 250 hp traction motors total 1,000 hp (746 kW) |
| Braking system(s) | Electro Pneumatic Brake (EPB) |
British Rail Class 415 (or 4EPB) was a suburban 750V DC third rail electric multiple unit commissioned by the Southern Region of British Railways. Built between 1951 and 1957, it became the most numerous class on the region after the withdrawal of the 4Subs. The final trains were withdrawn in the 1990s, replaced by Class 455, 456, 465 and 466
Images for kids
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4EPBs in Blackfriars in Network SouthEast livery, with St. Paul's Cathedral on the skyline.
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