CLASS 323
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Built in the early 1990s, these were the first EMUs built by Hunslet
TPL at their Leeds factory, many difficulties surrounded their introduction
which was delayed by many months due to technical problems. The initial
order was for 22 sets to perform West Midlands duties under the Centro
operating banner, these sets being based at Soho depot in Birmingham.
This order was followed by 17 for North Western operation in the Manchester,
Crewe and Liverpool area, three sets of this batch having revised internal
layout for Manchester Airport shuttle services. The final four sets of
the fleet went to Centro in the Birmingham area. |
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| Number range: | 323201-323243 |
| Introduced: | 1992-1993 |
| Built/rebuilt by: | Hunslet TPL Leeds |
| Formation: | DMSO(A)+TSOL+DMSO(B) |
| Vehicle numbers: | DMSO(A) - 64001-64043 |
| TSOL - 72201-72243 | |
| DMSO (B) 65001-65043 | |
| Vehicle length: | DMSO
- 76ft 8 3/4in (23.37m) TSOL - 76ft 10 3/4in (23.44m) |
| Height: | ?? |
| Width: | 9ft 2 1/4in (2.80m) |
| Seating: | All
except 323223-323225 Total - 284S DMSO(A) - 98S TSOL - 88S DMSO(B) - 98S |
| 323223-323225
only Total - 244S DMSO(A) - 82S TSOL - 80S DMSO(B) - 82S |
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| Internat layout: | 2+3 high density |
| Gangway: | Within unit only |
| Toilets: | TSOL - 1 |
| Weight: |
Total
- 119.8 tonnes |
| Brake type: | Air (Westcode) |
| Bogie type: | Powered
- RFS BP62 Trailer - RFS BT52 |
| Power collection: | 25kV ac overhead |
| Traction motor type: | 4 x Holec DMKT 52/24 |
| Horsepower: | 1,565hp (1,168kW) |
| Max speed: | 90mph (121km/h) |
| Coupling type: | Within
unit - bar Outer - Tightlock |
| Multiple restriction: | Class 313-323 |
| Door type: | Bi parting sliding plug |
| Special features: |