British Rail Class 185
Diesel Hydraulic Multiple Unit Train.
The Class 185 (branded by its operators as the Pennine Class 185) is a diesel multiple-unit passenger train built by Siemens Transportation Systems in Germany for the British train operating company First TransPennine Express.
| British Rail Class 185 Desiro | |
|---|---|
 Class 185 no. 185103 at Castleton East Junction | |
| In service | 14th March 2006 - Present |
| Manufacturer | Siemens Transportation Systems |
| Family name | Desiro |
| Constructed | 2006 |
| Number built | 51 trainsets |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | First TransPennine Express |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100mph (Design)[1] |
| Prime mover(s) | Cummins QSK19 |
| Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
Pictures
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185112 at York station in original livery -
185139 -
185108 -
185102 is seen here departing Leeds City station during testing trials on 15 January 2006, and shows the livery in which the trains were delivered. -
185127 at Doncaster with a Manchester Airport service on 3 November 2007
References
change- ↑ "Desiro UK". Siemens. Archived from the original on 2008-05-31. Retrieved 2008-06-04.
