British Rail Class 159 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 159"South Western Turbo" |
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Unrefurbished Class 159018 arrives at Axminster
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| In service | 1992 - present |
| Manufacturer | BREL |
| Family name | Sprinter |
| Constructed | 1989 - 1993 |
| Refurbishment | 2000-2001, 2007-2008 (159/0) |
| Number built | 22 (159/0) 8 (159/1) |
| Number in service | 30 |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 159001 - 159022, 159101 - 159108 |
| Operator(s) | South Western Railway |
| Line(s) served | West of England main line |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 22.5 metres |
| Width | 2.7 metres |
| Maximum speed | 90mph |
| Weight | 37.8 tonnes |
| Traction system | Voith Hydraulic |
| Prime mover(s) | Cummins 400hp (159/0) Cummins 350hp (159/1) |
| Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
| Track gauge | 1435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
The British Rail Class 159, known as "South Western Turbo" by Network SouthEast (but in reality a member of the Sprinter family), is a diesel multiple unit, built from 1989-93 by BREL at Derby Works.
Images for kids
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159 019 in Network SouthEast livery departing from Southampton in 1996
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A refurbished Class 159/0 No. 159012 at Plymouth
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First class interior of a South West Trains unit
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Standard class interior of a Class 159/1 unit in South West Trains colours
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