CLASS 501


Number range: 501135-501189
Former number range: -
Alpha code: -
Introduced: 1957-58
Built by: BR Eastleigh
Formation: DMBS+TS+DTBS
Vehicle numbers: DMBS - 61135-61189
TS - 70135-70189
DTBS - 75135-75189
Set length: 181ft 9in
Vehicle length: DMBS, DTBS - 57ft 5in
TS - 57ft 1in
Height: 12ft 8in
Width: 9ft 6in
Seating: Total - 256S amended to 242S
DMBS - 74S

TS - 108S, later amended to 94S after opeing out of compartments

DTBS - 74S
Internal layout: 2+3 or compartment
Gangway: No
Toilets: Not fitted
Weight: Total - 106 tonnes
DMBS - 47 tons
TS - 29 tons
DTBS - 30 tons
Brake type: Air (EP/Auto)
Bogie type: Mk2
Power collection: 630V dc third rail
Traction motor type: 4 x GEC
Horsepower: 740hp
Max speed: 60mph
Coupling type: Screw
Multiple restriction: Within class only
Door type: Slam
Special features:

Set numbers not carried, formations usually kept with last two numbers the same.

Last update 22/04/06