British Rail Class 502
class of British electric multiple unit
The British Rail Class 502 was a type of electric multiple unit originally built by the London Midland and Scottish Railway at their Derby Works workshop. Introduced in 1940 and withdrawn by 1980, they spent the whole of their working lives on the electrified railway lines of north Liverpool.
| British Rail Class 502 | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1940-1980 |
| Manufacturer | LMS Derby Works |
| Operator(s) | LMS and British Railways |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 66 ft 6 in |
| Width | 9 ft 5 in |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (110 km/h) |
| Weight | 41 tons |
| Power output | 4 x 235 hp traction motors total 940 hp (701 kW) |
| Electric system(s) | 630 volt dc 3rd rail |
| Track gauge | standard gauge |
