British Rail Class 166
Appearance
British Rail Class 166 "Network Express Turbo" | |
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![]() Great Western Railway 166208 at Didcot Parkway in 2015 | |
In service | 11 May 1993 - Present |
Manufacturer | ABB |
Family name | Networker |
Constructed | 1992-1993 |
Number built | 21 trainsets |
Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
Fleet numbers | 166201 - 166221 |
Operator(s) | First Great Western |
Specifications | |
Maximum speed | 90mph |
Prime mover(s) | Perkins 2006TWH |
Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
The British Rail Class 166 "Network Express Turbo" diesel multiple units (also known as just "Thames Turbos" [1] ) were built by ABB at York Works from 1992-93. These units are the express version of the Class 165 "Network Turbo" units. They have a top speed of 90mph (suitable for mainline use), are carpeted throughout and have air-conditioning (the 165s lack the latter two features and it should be noted the 166 is similar to the Class 158 in terms of what it offers).
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "First Great Western Info". Archived from the original on 2012-12-09. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
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