British Rail Class 165 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 165 "Network Turbo" |
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| In service | 1990—present |
| Manufacturer | BREL |
| Family name | Networker |
| Constructed | 1990—1992 |
| Refurbishment | 2003–2005 (165/0) |
| Number built | 39 (165/0) 37 (165/1) |
| Formation | 2–3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 165001 - 165039, 165101 - 165137 |
| Capacity | 165/0: 184 (2-car); 276 (3-car) |
| Operator(s) | Chiltern Railways First Great Western |
| Line(s) served | Great Western Main Line and branches Chiltern Main Line and branches |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 22.91m |
| Width | 2.81m |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (165/0) 90 mph (165/1) |
| Prime mover(s) | Perkins 2006-TWH of 350hp |
| Safety system(s) | ATP (165/0), AWS, TPWS, Tripcock system (165/0) |
| Track gauge | 1435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
The British Rail Class 165 "Network Turbo" diesel multiple units (DMUs) were built by BREL at York Works from 1990–1992. These units are suburban trains, with an express version appearing later in the form of the Class 166 "Network Express Turbo" units. The Class 165 belongs to the Turbo and the Networker families of trains.
Images for kids
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No.165119 at Didcot Parkway. This unit is painted in the original Network SouthEast livery.
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A Class 165 in First Great Western Link livery on the Marlow Branch Line.
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Chiltern Railways refurbished three car Class 165/0 No. 165032 at London Marylebone.
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165039 in revised Chiltern Railways livery at London Marylebone.
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First Great Western Class 165/1 No. 165106 at Reading
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165132 at Weymouth after arrival from Gloucester. The unit has lettered coaches, with coach D being displayed.
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Chiltern Railways Class 165/0 3 Car
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Great Western Class 165/1 3 Car
