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Great Western Railway diesel railcars
In 1934, the GWR introduced its first four-axle, lightweight high-speed diesel railcar. Built by Park Royal, it was powered by a 130-hp AEC diesel engine. Due to its streamlined body, it was also called “Flying Banana...
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| Built | 1934 |
| Manufacturers | Park Royal |
| Wheel arrangement | TW4-2 |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
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| Service mass | |
| Top speed | 101 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | AEC |
General
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| Built | 1934 |
| Manufacturers | Park Royal |
| Wheel arrangement | B-2 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
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| Empty mass | 24.4 t |
Power plant
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| Engine | AEC |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
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| Power source | diesel-mechanic |
| Indicated power | 97 kW (132 PS) |
| Top speed | 101 km/h |
