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British Rail 1959 EMUs

304031 in the early eighties in Levenshulme

The term “1959 EMU” defines a range of four classes within the Mark I electric multiple units which shared a common design of their cab ends that was designed in view of a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Each ...

General

Property	British Rail 1959 EMUs 305/1 304 305/1 308/1 504 Remove
Built	1959-1960
Manufacturers	Holgate Road, Doncaster
Wheel arrangement	2-2+B-B+2-2
Gauge	1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and weights

Property	British Rail 1959 EMUs 305/1 304 305/1 308/1 504 Remove
Length	60.81 m
Wheelbase	16.76 m
Rigid wheelbase	2.59 m
Empty weight	118.9 t

Power

Property	British Rail 1959 EMUs 305/1 304 305/1 308/1 504 Remove
Power source	electric - AC
Electric systems	6.250 V 50 Hz, 25.000 V 50 Hz
Continuous power	456 kW (620 PS)
Top speed	121 km/h

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