British Rail Class 416 | |
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In service | 1956-1995 |
Manufacturer | Ashford Works, Eastleigh works & Lancing works[1] |
Formation | DMBS-DTS or DMBS-DTC |
Operator(s) | British Rail |
Specifications | |
Car length | 19.50m[1] |
Maximum speed | 75mph 121 km/h |
Weight | DMBS 40 tons[2] DTS 30 tons[2] DTC 30 tons[3] |
Power output | 2 x 250 hp traction motors total 500 hp (373 kW) |
Electric system(s) | 660-750V dc third rail |
Track gauge | standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 416 (or 2EPB) electric multiple units were built between 1953 and 1956. They were intended for inner suburban passenger services on London's Southern Electric network.