Turbostar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clubman/Turbostar |
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Class 171 – 171802 Turbostar Unit in the Southern livery
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| In service | 1998 – present |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier Transportation, Derby (formerly ADtranz) |
| Constructed | 1998 – present |
| Number built | 196 trainsets |
| Formation | 2, 3 or 4 carriages per trainset |
| Capacity | Varies depending on number of cars and seating configuration, see individual articles for details |
| Operator(s) | See details below |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 23.62 m (77 ft 6 in) |
| Width | 2.69 m (8 ft 10 in) |
| Height | 3.77 m (12 ft 4 in) |
| Maximum speed | 100 mph (160 km/h) |
| Weight | Varies depending on number of cars and seating configuration, see individual articles for details |
| Prime mover(s) | MTU 6R 183TD |
| Safety system(s) | Various combinations of ATP, AWS, TPWS, Tripcock system |
| Coupling system | BSI/Dellner couplers (Class 171, see below) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
The Turbostar is a special type of train. It is a diesel multiple unit (DMU). This means it runs on diesel fuel and has its own engine. These trains were built by Bombardier Transportation. They were made at the Litchurch Lane Works in Derby, England.
The Turbostar was one of the first new trains. It came out after British railways changed. This happened when the railway system became private. The Turbostar is now the most common diesel train. There is also an electric version called the Electrostar.
The first Turbostar trains were ordered in 1996. They were for Chiltern Railways. These trains were called Class 168. They were also known as Clubman trains. Over time, more types of Turbostar trains were made. These include the Class 170, Class 171, and Class 172.
Images for kids
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These trains, like modern DMUs, have onboard station monitors
