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NIR 450 Class information


Northern Ireland Railways 450 Class
8458 departing City Hospital in 2009.
In service1985–2012
ManufacturerBritish Rail Engineering Limited
Family nameBR Second Generation (Mark 2 and Mark 3)
Entered service1985–1987
Scrapped2012–2017
Number built9 sets
Number scrapped8 sets
Formation3-car sets (DM-T-DT)
Fleet numbersOriginally: 451–459,
Now: 8451–8459
Capacity184 seats
OperatorsNorthern Ireland Railways
Lines servedAt time of withdrawal:
Belfast-Larne
Coleraine-Portrush
Formerly:
Belfast-Bangor
Belfast-Newry
Specifications
Maximum speed75 mph (121 km/h)
Prime mover(s)English Electric 4SRKT
Safety system(s)AWS, TPWS
Track gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)

The 450 Class is a type of diesel multiple unit (DMU) passenger train formerly used by Northern Ireland Railways. They were affectionately nicknamed 'Thumpers' and 'Castles' (also known as the Castle Class) by rail enthusiasts.

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