British Rail Class 252 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 252 |
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![]() Prototype HST 252 001 at Weston-super-Mare in 1975.
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Manufacturer | BREL Crewe |
Constructed | 1972 |
Number built | 1 trainset |
Number in service | 0 |
Formation | Two power cars flanking 10 Mark 3 coaches |
Fleet numbers | 252 001 |
Operator(s) | British Rail Western Region |
Specifications | |
Maximum speed | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Prime mover(s) | Paxman Valenta 12RP200L, 2 off |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Class 252 was the classification allocated to the prototype High Speed Train unit, numbered 252001.
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