British Rail Class 116
class of 108 two- and three-car suburban diesel multiple units built by Derby
The British Rail Class 116 diesel multiple units were built by BR Derby from 1957 to 1961.
| British Rail Class 116 | |
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_at_Arley.JPG) Set T326, formed of vehicles 51131 and 51321, at Arley on the Severn Valley Railway on 15 October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. This unit is painted in BR Blue/Grey livery, and is preserved on the Battlefield Line Railway. | |
| In service | 1961-1995 |
| Manufacturer | BR Derby |
| Constructed | 1957–1961 |
| Number built | DMBS: 108,
DMS: 108, TS: 10, TC: 94 |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 64 ft 0 in |
| Width | 9 ft 3 in |
| Height | 12 ft 4 1/2 in |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (112 km/h) |
| Weight | 38 tons 10 cwt |
