British Rail Class 128

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British Rail Class 128
55993 at Peterborough in the Late 1980s in Post Office Red Livery. Gangways have been removed.
55993 at Peterborough in the Late 1980s in Post Office Red Livery. Gangways have been removed.

In service 1959-1991
Manufacturer British United Traction
Number built 10
Operator British Rail
Specifications
Car length 64 ft 6 in
Width 9 ft 3 in
Maximum speed 70 mph (112 km/h)
Weight 40-41 tonnes
Engine Two Leyland 230 hp

The Class 128 was a design of Diesel Multiple Unit built for British Rail. Introduced in 1959, ten of the class were built by British United Traction with two 230 hp Leyland engines. The class was built specifically for parcels and did not feature any passenger accommodation, instead being fitted out with parcel racks and bike storages at each end. The last members of the class were withdrawn in 1991 and none were preserved.

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