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- |
| Manufacturer | Wickham & Co |
| Number built | 1957 |
| Formation | 2 cars per trainset |
| Operator | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 57 ft 0 in |
| Width | 8 ft 3 in |
| Height | 12 ft 4 1/2 in |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (112 km/h) |
| Weight | 37 tons 10 cwt |
The British Rail Class 109 is a class of 2-car diesel multiple units built by 1957 by 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 departental service, and survived in BR ownership until the early 1980s.
[edit] Preservation
One two car unit, 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.
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