British Rail Class 124 facts for kids

British Rail Class 124
In service	1960-
Manufacturer	BR Swindon Works
Number built	1960
Operator	British Rail
Specifications
Car length	64 ft 6 in
Width	9 ft 3 in
Height	12 ft 9 1/2 in
Maximum speed	70 mph (112 km/h)
Weight	41 tons
Engine(s)	Leyland Albion 230 hp

The British Rail Class 124 was a class of initially six-car Diesel Multiple Units used and built specifically for the trans-pennine route. They were progressively shortened during their lifetime, finally finishing as three-car sets. They were all withdrawn by the late 1980s. There was a movement to preserve a set of this class, however it was unsuccessful and eventually all were lost.