CLASS 442 'Wessex'


Number range: 442401-442424
Alpha code: 5-WES (WESsex electric)
Introduced: 1988-1989
Built by: BREL Derby
Formation: DTFL+TSOL(A)+MBRSM+TSOL(B)+DTSL
Vehicle numbers: DTFL - 77382-77405
TSOL(A) - 71818-71841
MBRSM - 62937-62960
TSOL(B) - 71842-71865
DFSL - 77406-77429
Set length:
Vehicle length: DTFL/DFSL - 75ft 11 1/2in (23.15m)
TSOL(A)/TSOL(B)/MBRSM - 75ft 5 1/2in (23m)
Height: 12ft 6in (3.81m)
Width: 8ft 11 3/4in (2.74m)
Seating: AS built
Total - 50F/248S
Modified
Total - 50F/290S
DFTL - 50F DFTL - 50F
TSOL(A) - 80S TSOL(A) - 82S
MBRSB - 30S MBRSB - 52S
TSOL(B) - 76S TSOL(B) - 78S
DTSL - 78S DTSL - 78S
Internat layout: First 2+2 and compartment, 2+2S
Gangway: Throughout
Toilets: DTFL - 1, TSOL(A) - 2, TSOL(B) - 2, DTSOL - 1
Weight: Total - 202.84 tonnes
DTFL - 39.06 tonnes
TSOL(A) - 35.26 tonnes
MBRSM - 54.10 tonnes
TSOL(B) - 35.36 tonnes
DTSL - 39.06 tonnes
Brake type: Air (EP/auto)
Bogie type: Trailer - BREL T4
Power - BR Mk6
Power collection: 750V dc third rail
Traction motor type: 4 x EE546 ( some reclaimed from REP stock)
Horsepower: 1,608hp (1,200kW)
Max speed: 100mph (160km/h)
Coupling type: Inner - bar
Outer - buck-eye
Multiple restriction: 421, 423
Door type: Single leaf sliding plug
Special features:

Last update 02/07/06