CLASS 491, 492 - 4TC, 3TC

Class: 491 492
Number range: 401-434 301-303
Former number range: 301-303 reformed to 432-434. Converted from loco-hauled Mk1s Converted from loco-hauled Mk1s
Alpha code: 4TC (4 car Trailer Control) 3TC (3 car Trailer Control)
Introduced: 1966, 1974 1966
Built/rebuilt by: BR York BR York
Formation: DTSO+TFK+TBSK+DTSO DTSO+TBSK+DTSO
Vehicle numbers: DTSO - 76271-76332/76944-96948 DTSO - 76325-76329 (odd)
TFK - 70844-70871/71162-71167 TBSK - 70840-70842
TBSK - 7-812-70843/71160-71161 DTSO -76326-76330 (even)
DTSO - 76270-76330/76943-76947
Set length: 265ft 4 1/4in
Vehicle length:  
Height: 12ft 9 1/2in 12ft 9 1/2in
Width: 9ft 3in 9ft 3in
Seating: Total - 42F/160S Total - 160S
DTSO - 64S DTSO - 64S
TFK - 42F TBSK - 32S
TBSK - 32S DTSO - 64S
DTSO - 64S
Internat layout: Compartment - First, 2+2, Compartment - S 2+2, Compartment
Gangway: Throughout Throughout
Toilets:  
Weight: Total - 132 tons Total -
DTSO - DTSO -
TFK - TBSK -
TBSK - DTSO -
DTSO -
Brake type: Air (EP/Auto)
Bogie type: B5
Power collection: From external supply, either 4REP, or Class 33/1, 73/1 or 74 From external supply, either 4REP, or Class 33/1, 73/1 or 74
Traction motor type: - -
Horsepower: - -
Max speed: 90mph 90mph
Coupling type: Buck-eye Buck-eye
Multiple restriction: 1966 stock, Classes 33/1, 73/1 and 74 locos 1966 stock, Classes 33/1, 73/1 and 74 locos
Door type: Slam Slam
Special features:  

Last updated 22/04/06