British Rail Class 117 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 117 |
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51402 at Northampton & Lamport Railway. This vehicle, along with 51367 has since moved to the Strathspey Railway.
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| In service | 1961-1999 |
| Manufacturer | Pressed Steel |
| Number built | 168 |
| Number in service | 0 |
| Number preserved | 66 |
| Number scrapped | 102 |
| Formation | DMBS/TCL/DMS |
| Fleet numbers | 51332-51373/59484-58522/51374-51415 |
| Capacity | 156 |
| Operator(s) | British Rail |
| Line(s) served | London Paddington station |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 64 ft 0 in |
| Width | 9 ft 3 in |
| Height | 12 ft 8 1/2 in |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (112 km/h) |
| Weight | 36 tons |
| Traction system | Mechanical |
| Prime mover(s) | BUT (AEC) 150hp then BUT (Leyland) 150hp |
| Safety system(s) | AWS |
| Multiple working | ■ Blue Square |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
A data panel from a class 117 MBS, number 51359, on the Northampton & Lamport Railway on the 26 January 2008
The British Rail Class 117 diesel multiple units were built by Pressed Steel from 1959 to 1960.
Images for kids
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A Rail Blue and Grey liveried three car Class 117 DMU at Peterborough Nene Valley railway station on the preserved, heritage Nene Valley Railway.
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The unpowered centre TCL vehicle from a Class 117 DMU.
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The interior of the mid 1980s refurbished First Class cabin, in Network SouthEast moquette, aboard a three car Class 117 DMU.
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The interior of the mid 1980s refurbished Standard Class accommodation, in Network SouthEast moquette, aboard a three car Class 117 DMU.
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