British Rail Class 128
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| British Rail Class 128 | |
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55993 at Peterborough in the Late 1980s in Post Office Red Livery. Gangways have been removed.
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| In service | 1959–1991 |
| Manufacturer | Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company |
| Number built | 10 |
| Number scrapped | All |
| Operator(s) | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 64 ft 6 in (19.66 m) |
| Width | 9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (110 km/h) |
| Weight |
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| Prime mover(s) | Two B.U.T. (Leyland/Albion) of 230 hp (170 kW) each |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
British Rail Class 128 was a class of diesel multiple unit, built for British Rail. Introduced in 1959, ten of the class were built by Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company, each with two 230 hp British United Traction - Albion engines.[1] The class was built specifically for parcels, fitted out with parcel racks and bike storage at each end, and did not feature any passenger accommodation. The last members of the class were withdrawn in 1991, and none were preserved.
Numbering
| Lot No. | Type | Diagram | Qty | Fleet numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30551 | Gangwayed Motor Parcels Van | 643 | 6 | W55991–W55996 | |
| 30552 | Non-gangwayed Motor Prcels Van | 644 | 4 | M55987–M55990 |
References
- ↑ Ian Allan ABC of British Railways locomotives, winter 1962/3 edition, page 289
