British Rail Class 155
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The British Rail Class 155 is a diesel multiple unit passenger train. These DMUs were built by Leyland Bus at Workington (incorporating some Leyland National bus components) between 1987 and 1988 as part of BR's replacement of its ageing first-generation diesel fleet. 42 units were originally built, of which only 7 remain; the other 35 units were converted to Class 153 railcars.
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British Rail Class 155 Super Sprinter | |
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In service | 1987–present |
Manufacturer | Leyland Bus |
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Built at | Workington[2] |
Family name | Sprinter |
Replaced | BR First-Generation DMUs |
Constructed | 1987–1988 |
Entered service | 1988[2] |
Refurbished | 2006–2007 |
Number built |
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Number in service | 7 |
Formation |
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Capacity | 160 seats[4] (80 per vehicle)[1] |
Operators | |
Depots | Neville Hill (Leeds)[1] |
Lines served | |
Specifications | |
Car body construction | Steel |
Car length | 23.208 m (76 ft 1.7 in) |
Width | 2.700 m (8 ft 10.3 in) |
Height | 3.746 m (12 ft 3.5 in) |
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Wheelbase |
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Maximum speed | 75 miles per hour (121 km/h) |
Weight |
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Prime mover(s) | 2 × Cummins NT855-R5[3][1] (one per vehicle) |
Engine type | Inline-6 4-stroke turbo-diesel[6] |
Displacement | 14 L (855 cu in) per engine[6] |
Power output | 430 kW (570 hp) total |
Transmission | Voith T 211 r (hydrokinetic) (one per vehicle)[3] |
HVAC | Warm air & hot-water radiators |
UIC classification | 2′B′+B′2′ |
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Minimum turning radius | 90 m (295 ft 3 in) |
Braking system(s) | Electro-pneumatic (tread) |
Safety system(s) | |
Coupling system | BSI |
Multiple working | Within class, plus Classes 14x, 15x, and 170[3] |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Notes/references | |
As-built specifications sourced from [5] except where otherwise noted. |
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