British Rail Class 114 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 114
Class 114 no. 56006 at Kidderminster on the Severn Valley Railway on 15 October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. This vehicle has been restored to its original 1956 condition, and is preserved at the Midland Railway Butterley.
In service	1960-2002
Manufacturer	BR Derby
Number built	1956-1957
Formation	Unknown
Operator(s)	British Rail
Specifications
Car length	64 ft 6 in
Width	9 ft 3 in
Height	12 ft 4 1/2 in
Maximum speed	70 mph (112 km/h)
Weight	35 tons 10 cwt

The British Rail Class 114 trains were a type of diesel multiple unit. This means they were self-powered trains that ran on diesel fuel. They did not need a separate engine to pull them. These trains were built in the United Kingdom.

Meet the Class 114 Trains

The Class 114 trains were built by BR Derby. This happened between 1956 and 1957. These trains were designed to carry passengers. They were a common sight on many railway lines.

How Many Were Built?

A total of 49 Class 114 units were made. Each unit had two cars linked together. One car was the 'driving motor'. It had the engine and controls. The other car was the 'driving trailer'. It also had controls, but no engine.

Train Numbers

The driving motor cars were first numbered from 50001 to 50049. Later, these numbers changed to 53001 to 53049. The driving trailer cars were first numbered 56001 to 56049. They were later renumbered to 54001 to 54049.

Where Did They Run?

These trains were used for passenger services. They mainly operated in certain parts of England. You could find them in the West Midlands area. They also served lines in Lincolnshire and Humberside. They helped people travel around these regions for many years.

Images for kids

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  Number 55930 in Royal Mail colors.

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  56006 at Kidderminster.