British Rail Class 117
class of 42 two- and three car diesel multiple units built by Pressed Steel Co.
The British Rail Class 117 diesel multiple units were built by Pressed Steel from 1959 to 1961.[1][2]
| British Rail Class 117 | |
|---|---|
 51402 at Northampton & Lamport Railway. This vehicle, along with 51367 has since moved to the Strathspey Railway. | |
| In service | 1959-2000 |
| 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) |
References
change- ↑ "History of the Class 117s". The Railcar Association. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
- ↑ "Class 117, 176". Railway Centre News. Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2009-07-17.
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