British Railways Mark 2 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Mark 2 |
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| In service | 1964-present |
| Manufacturer | BREL |
| Built at | Derby, England |
| Constructed | 1963 - 1975 |
| Entered service | 1964 |
| Number built | 1,876 |
| Operator(s) | Arriva Trains Wales First ScotRail Network Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Steel Semi-integral |
| Car length | 64 ft 6 in (19.66 m) |
| Doors | Hinged slam, centrally locked |
| Maximum speed | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
| Train heating | Pressure Ventilation Air Conditioning (1971 onward) |
| Braking system(s) | Clasp, pneumatic |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 81⁄2 in) |
British Rail's second design of carriages was called Mark 2. The Mark 2 has more strength than a Mark 1 in the event of an accident.
Images for kids
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Mark 2Bs hauled by a NIR Class 111 at Adelaide in 1988.
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An Iarnród Éireann Mark 2D at Limerick Colbert Station in 2006
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The ex-British Rail Mark 2 Capital Connection set on an excursion hauled by WAB 794 in the North Island of New Zealand.
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Class 310
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Class 312
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80 Class
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Taiwanese EMU100
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