British Rail Class 126
class of three or six-car diesel multiple units built by Swindon Works
The introduction of what became the Class 126 diesel multiple units originated in a British Transport Commission report of 1952 that suggested the trial use of diesel railcars. BR's Swindon Works were chosen to design and build express units for the ex-North British Railway Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street route. Swindon built a second batch in 1959/60 for use on services from Glasgow to Ayrshire.
| British Rail Class 126 | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1957- |
| Manufacturer | BR Swindon Works |
| Number built | 1957 |
| 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 | 38 tons |
| Prime mover(s) | BUT (AEC) 150 hp |
