CLASS 487 - WC

Authorised to operate of one or two DMBs or two DMBs either end of three TS cars

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Number range: S51-S62 S71-S86
Former number range: - -
Introduced: 1940 1940
Built by: English Electric English Electric
Vehicle numbers: S51-S62 S71-S86
Vehicle length: 49ft 1 3/4in 49ft 1 3/4in
Height: 9ft 7in 9ft 7in
Width: 8ft 7 3/4in 8ft 7 3/4in
Seating: 40S 52S
Internal layout: 2+2, transverse 2+2, transverse
Gangway: No, emergency end doors No, emergency end doors
Toilets: Not fitted Not fitted
Weight: 23 tons 19 tons
Brake type: Air (Westinghouse) Air (Westinghouse)
Bogie type: Special Special
Power collection: 600V dc third rail -
Traction motor type: 2 x EE500 -
Horsepower: 380hp -
Max speed: 35mph 35mph
Coupling type: Ward Ward
Multiple restriction: Within class only Within class only
Door type: Sliding Sliding
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Last updated 22/04/06