CLASS 156

Number range: 156401-156514
Introduced: 1987-1989
Built by: Metro-Cammell, Birmingham
Formation: DMSL+DMS
Vehicle numbers: DMSL - 52401-52514
DMS - 57401-57514
Vehicle length: 23.03m
Height: 3.81m
Width: 2.73m
Seating: As built TOC modified
Total - 163S Total - 140-152S
DMSL - 79S DMSL - 68-74S
DMS - 84S DMS - 72-78S
Internal layout: 2+2
Gangway: Throughout
Toilets: DMSL - 1
Weight: Total - 78 tonnes
DMSL - 36.1 tonnes
DMS - 35.5 tonnes
Brake type: Air EP
Bogie type: Powered - BREL P3-10
Trailer - BREL BT38
Power unit: 1 x Cummins NT855R5 of 285hp per vehicle
Transmission: Hydraulic
Transmission type: Voith T211r
Horsepower (total): 570hp
Max speed: 75mph (121 km/h)
Coupling type: Tightlock/BSI
Multiple restriction: Class 14x, 15x, 17x series
Door type: Single leaf sliding
Special features: -
Body structure: Steel
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Last modified 24/04/06