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British Rail Class 206
Class 206 at Guildford in 1979
In service1964-early 1990s (4 units were disbanded in 1979)
Constructed1964
Number built6 trainsets
FormationDMBS+TSL+DTS
OperatorsBritish Rail
Specifications
Maximum speed75 mph (120 km/h)
Weight54.1 long tons (55.0 t; 60.6 short tons)
Prime mover(s)English Electric 4SRKT Mark II
Power output600 shp (450 kW) at 850 rpm

The British Rail Class 206 or 3R was a type of Diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU), introduced in 1964. They were not 'built' as such but rather re-formed from Class 201 and EPB vehicles for use on Reading-Redhill-Tonbridge (North Downs Line) services. Six three-car sets were created, numbered 1201-1206.

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