British Rail Metro-Cammell
class of 36 two-car diesel multiple units
In 1955, Metropolitan Cammell produced its first lightweight Diesel multiple units, the prototypes of what were to become British Rail's most successful and longest-lived First Generation Dmu the Class 101.
| British Rail Metro-Cammell | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1955–1981 |
| Manufacturer | Metropolitan Cammell |
| Number built | 36 sets (72 cars) |
| Formation | 2 car sets: DMBS-DTSL or DMBS-DTCL |
| Capacity | DMBS: 57 or 53 second class seats DTSL: 72 second class DTCL: 12 first and 53 second class |
| Operator(s) | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 57 feet (17 m) |
| Width | 9 feet (2.7 m) |
| Weight | DMBS: 31 long tons 10 cwt (70,500 pounds (32,000 kg)) DTSL: 25 long tons 0 cwt (56,000 pounds (25,000 kg)) |
| Prime mover(s) | Two BUT (AEC) 6-cylinder diesels of 150 horsepower (110 kW) each |
| Transmission | Mechanical: 4-speed epicyclic gearbox |
| Braking system(s) | Vacuum |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
