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British Rail Class 203 information


British Rail Class 203
203001 on the Uckfield Line in 1987.
203001 on the Uckfield Line in 1987.
In service1958–1990
Number built7 units
FormationDMBSO-TSOL-TBU-TFK-TSOL-DMBSO
OperatorsSouthern Region of British Railways
Lines servedHastings Line
Specifications
Maximum speed75 mph (121 km/h)
Weight55 long tons (56 t; 62 short tons)
Prime mover(s)English Electric 4SRKT Mark II
Power output500 bhp (370 kW) at 850 rpm
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)

The British Rail Class 203, initially classified 6B, was a type of diesel-electric train. Seven units, numbered 1031-1037, were constructed in 1958 for use on the Southern Region. They were similar to the earlier Class 202 units, differing only in the substitution of a trailer buffet car for one of the three trailer second opens.

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