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British Rail Class 107 facts for kids
| British Rail Class 107 | |
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.jpg) Units 107 427 and 107 444 at Largs in April 1984 |
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| In service | 1960 - 1991 |
| Manufacturer | BR Derby Works |
| Number built | 1960 |
| Formation | DMBS-TSL-DMCL |
| Operator | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 17.7 m (58 ft 1 in) |
| Width | 2.81 m (9 ft 3 in) |
| Height | 3.77 m |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (112 km/h) |
| Weight | 35.5 tonnes |
| Traction system | Diesel Mechanical |
| Engine(s) | Two BUT, 150 bhp |
| Safety system(s) | AWS |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) |
The British Rail Class 107 diesel multiple units were built by the Derby Works of British Railways and were introduced in 1960. The class looked similar to the later Class 108 units, but were heavier - having been built out of steel.
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