British Rail Class 124
class of 8 six-car diesel multiple units built by Swindon Works
The British Rail Class 124 was a class of initially six-car Diesel Multiple Units used and built specifically for the trans-pennine route. They were progressively shortened during their lifetime, finally finishing as three-car sets. They were all withdrawn by the late 1980s. There was a movement to preserve a set of this class, however it was unsuccessful and eventually all were lost.
| British Rail Class 124 | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1960- |
| Manufacturer | BR Swindon Works |
| Number built | 1960 |
| Operator(s) | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 64 ft 6 in |
| Width | 9 ft 3 in |
| Height | 12 ft 9 1/2 in |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (112 km/h) |
| Weight | 41 tons |
| Prime mover(s) | Leyland Albion 230 hp |
