British Rail Class 416

British Rail Class 416
In service1955-1995
ManufacturerAshford Works, Eastleigh works & Lancing works[1]
Number built128
FormationDMBS-DTS or DMBS-DTC
OperatorsBritish Rail
Specifications
Car length19.50 m (63 ft 11+34 in) [1]
Maximum speed75 mph (121 km/h))
WeightDMBS 40 long tons (41 t) DTS 30 long tons (30 t) DTC 30 long tons (30 t)
Traction motorsTwo
Power output2 x 250 hp (190 kW)
total 500 hp (370 kW)
Electric system(s)660-750 V DC third rail
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge

British Rail Class 416 (2-EPB) was a class of third-rail electric multiple units in service between 1953 and 1995. They were intended for inner suburban passenger services on London's Southern Electric network. There were two subclasses of Class 416: Class 416/1 to an SR design on salvaged 2-NOL underframes, built between 1953 and 1956, and Class 416/2 based on a British Railways Mark 1 coach design.

In the 1980s some 2 EPB units were used on the North London Line between Richmond and North Woolwich; these units were equipped with window bars.

  1. ^ a b Glasspool, David. "Class 415/416: 2/4 EPB". Retrieved 16 February 2008.

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