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British Rail Class 499 facts for kids
| British Rail Class 499 | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1958 |
| Manufacturer | BR Eastleigh |
| Formation | Unknown |
| Operator | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 90mph 145km/h |
British Rail allocated Class 499 to a fleet of six luggage vans used in electric multiple unit formations on boat train services between London and Dover. They were allocated Southern Region class TLV (meaning Trailer Luggage Van).