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British Rail first generation DMUs
In order to modernize passenger transport over short distances, British Railways approached the industry in 1954, which was to produce a large number of light diesel railcars. Since there was no standard design due to...
| British Rail first generation DMUsRemove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | 101 power car + trailer |
| Built | 1957-1963 |
| Manufacturers | GRC&W;Metro-Cammell;Park Royal;BRCW;Cravens;Derby;Wickham;Pressed Steel;Swindon |
| Wheel arrangement | TD8-2 |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 34747 mm |
| Service mass | |
| Top speed | 113 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | BUT |
General
| Property | British Rail first generation DMUs101 power car + trailer |
|---|---|
| Built | 1957-1963 |
| Manufacturers | GRC&W, Metro-Cammell, Park Royal, BRCW, Cravens, Derby, Wickham, Pressed Steel, Swindon |
| Wheel arrangement | 1A-A1+2-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | British Rail first generation DMUs101 power car + trailer |
|---|---|
| Length | 34.75 m |
| Empty mass | 57.9 t |
Power plant
| Property | British Rail first generation DMUs101 power car + trailer |
|---|---|
| Engine | BUT |
| Engine type | 2x 6-cyl. diese1 |
Power
| Property | British Rail first generation DMUs101 power car + trailer |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-mechanic |
| Indicated power | 224 kW (305 PS) |
| Top speed | 113 km/h |
