British Rail Class 252 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids British Rail Class 252 |
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Prototype HST 252 001 at Weston-super-Mare in 1975.
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| Manufacturer | BREL Crewe |
| Constructed | 1972 |
| Number built | 1 trainset |
| Number in service | 0 |
| Formation | Two power cars flanking 10 Mark 3 coaches |
| Fleet numbers | 252 001 |
| Operator(s) | British Rail Western Region |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
| Prime mover(s) | Paxman Valenta 12RP200L, 2 off |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) |
Class 252 was the classification allocated to the prototype High Speed Train unit, numbered 252001.
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