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British Rail Class 100
A Class 100 at Reddish North in 1976
In service1957–1988
ManufacturerGloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company
Family nameFirst generation
ReplacedSteam locomotives and carriages
Constructed1957–1958
Number built40 sets (80 cars)
Number preserved3 cars
Formation2 cars sets: DMBS-DTCL
CapacityDMBS: 52 second class seats,
DMCL: 12 first and 54 second class seats
OperatorsBritish Rail
Specifications
Car length57 ft 6 in (17.53 m)
Width9 ft 3 in (2.82 m)
Height12 ft 8+12 in (3.87 m)
Maximum speed70 mph (113 km/h)
WeightDMBS: 30 long tons 5 cwt (67,700 lb or 30,700 kg),
DMCL: 24 tons 15 cwt (55,400 lb or 25,100 kg)
Prime mover(s)Two BUT (AEC) 6-cylinder diesel engines
Power output150 bhp (112 kW) per engine
TransmissionMechanical: 4-speed epicyclic gearbox
Braking system(s)Vacuum
Coupling systemScrew-link couplings, British Standard gangways
Multiple working Blue Square
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)

The British Rail Class 100 diesel multiple units were built by Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company Limited from 1956 to 1958, designed and built in collaboration with the Transport Sales Dept. of T.I. (Group Services) Ltd.

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