British Rail Class 109
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| British Rail Class 109 | |
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 Preserved unit 50416+56171 |
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| In service | 1957–1971 |
| Manufacturer | D. Wickham and Company |
| Constructed | 1957–1958 |
| Number built | 5 sets |
| Number in service | None |
| Number preserved | 1 set |
| Formation | 2-car sets: DMBS-DTCL |
| Capacity | DMBS: 59 second, DTCL: 16 first, 50 second |
| Operator | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 57 ft 0 in (17.37 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 3 in (2.51 m) |
| Height | 12 ft 4 1⁄2 in (3.77 m) |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (113 km/h) |
| Weight | DMBS: 27 tons 0 cwt (60,500 lb or 27.4 t) DTCL: 37 tons 10 cwt (84,000 lb or 38.1 t) |
| UIC classification | 1A′A1′+2′2′ |
| Braking system(s) | Vacuum |
| Coupling system | Screw-link; British Standard gangways |
| Multiple working | ■ Blue Square |
| Gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
The British Rail Class 109 is a class of 2-car diesel multiple units built in 1957 by D Wickham & Co. Five two-car units were built featuring an unusual body design.
The units soon became non-standard and two were sold back to the manufacturer who exported them to Trinidad and Tobago. Another unit was converted into departmental service, and survived in BR ownership until the early 1980s.
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[edit] Vehicle numbers
| Lot No. | Diagram | Car Type | Qty | Fleet No. | Seating | Weight | Notes |
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| 30288 | 606 | Driving Motor Brake Second (DMBS) | 5 | 50415–50419 | 59 second | 27 tons 0 cwt (60,500 lb or 27.4 t) | |
| 30289 | 607 | Driving Trailer Composite with lavatory (DTCL) | 5 | 56170–56174 | 16 first (2+2), 50 second (2+3) | 22 tons 10 cwt (50,400 lb or 22.9 t) |
[edit] Further use
One two-car set (50416+56171) was extensively overhauled in 1967 at Doncaster, revamping the interiors and adding kitchen facilities added to 50416. After repainting, the set was used as the ER General Managers special train, numbered 975005 / 975006.[2]
[edit] Preservation
One two-car unit, (see above) the former departmental unit, formed of vehicles 50416 and 56171, has been preserved and restored to working condition at the Llangollen Railway. It was restored using lottery money.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "Numbering of the Class 109s". www.railcar.co.uk. The Railcar Association. http://www.railcar.co.uk/his100-109/109num.htm.
- ^ "Non-passenger use of the Class 109s". www.railcar.co.uk. The Railcar Association. http://www.railcar.co.uk/his100-109/109non.htm.
- ^ "Preservation of the Class 109s". www.railcar.co.uk. The Railcar Association. http://www.railcar.co.uk/his100-109/109pres.htm.
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