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British Rail Class 432 facts for kids
| British Rail Class 432 (4-REP) | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1966–1992 |
| Manufacturer | British Rail |
| Built at | York Works |
| Family name | BR Mark 1 EMU |
| Constructed | 1966–1967, 1974 |
| Number built | 15 Sets |
| Formation | 4 cars: DMSO-TRB-TBFK-DMSO |
| Fleet numbers | 3001–3015, later 2001–2015 |
| Capacity | 24 First, 128 Standard, 23 buffet seats |
| Operator | British Rail |
| Depot(s) | Bournemouth TMD |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | DMSO: 19.75 m (64 ft 10 in) TRB/TBFK: 19.65 m (64 ft 6 in) |
| Width | 2.82 m (9 ft 3 in) |
| Maximum speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| Weight | DMSO: 52.5 t (51.7 long tons; 57.9 short tons) TRB: 34.6 t (34.1 long tons; 38.1 short tons) TBFK: 35.7 t (35.1 long tons; 39.4 short tons) Total: 175.3 t (172.5 long tons; 193.2 short tons) |
| Traction system | EE546 traction motors of 300 kW (400 hp), 8 off |
| Power output | Total: 2,400 kW (3,200 hp) |
| Power supply | Third rail |
| Voltage | 750 V DC |
| Braking system(s) | Air (Auto and Electro-Pneumatic) |
| Safety system(s) | AWS Automatic Warning System |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) |
The British Rail 4-REP electric multiple units were built by BR at York Works from 1966-1967 and 1974. The units were built to power the 4-TC trailer units on services on the South Western Main Line. Fifteen four-car units were built. The motor coaches were new build, but the trailers were converted from Mk1 hauled stock. They were initially classified as Class 441 and numbered 3001-3015. This was later changed to Class 430, under which they spent the majority of their working lives. Shortly before withdrawal they were reclassified Class 432 and the units were renumbered to 2001-2015.
Images for kids
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A London-bound 4-REP+4-TC+4-TC passing though New Milton railway station in 1966, painted in the all-over rail blue with small yellow warning panel