CLASS 419 - MLV, 499 - TLV


Number range: (41)9001-(41)9010 68201-68206
Former number range: 68001-68010 -
Alpha code: 1MLV (1 Car Motor Luggage Van) 1TLV (1 Car Trailer Luggage Van)
Introduced: 1959 Rebuilt - 1968
Built by: BR Eastleigh Rebuilt - Selhurst
Formation: MLV TLV
Vehicle numbers: 68001-68010 68201-68206
Vehicle length: 67ft 1in 58ft 11in
Height: 12ft 9 1/2in 12ft 9in
Width: 9ft in 9ft 3in
Seating: None None
Internal layout: Open - 2 compartments Open - 2 compartments
Gangway: No Fitted but sealed up
Toilets: Not fitted Not fitted
Weight: 45 tons 32 tons
Brake type: Air (EP/Auto), also fitted with Vacuum exhauster for hauling vacuum brake fitted van stock Air (EP/Auto)
Bogie type: Mk 3B B4
Power collection: 660-750V dc third rail and traction battery (around 20 mins power) -
Traction motor type: 2 x EE507 -
Horsepower: 50hp -
Max speed: 90mph 90mph
Coupling type: Buck-eye Buck-eye
Multiple restriction: 1951, 1957, 1963, 1966 SR EMU stock -
Door type: Double leaf slam Double leaf slam
Special features: Authorised to haul vacuum or air brake training load of up to 100 tons Through SR 27 wire jumper fitted
Converted back to BG stock, mainly from 1976 into HST en-parts wagons

Last updated 21/04/06