British Rail Class 413
| British Rail Class 413 | |
|---|---|
 4-CAP 3207 at Bearsted in 1991 | |
| In service | 1982–1995 |
| Manufacturer | BR Eastleigh |
| Number built | 29 four car units, converted from 58 2 HAP units; built 1957 |
| Formation | DTCsoL - DMBSO - DMLSO - DTCsoL |
| Operator(s) | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 19.49 m (63 ft 11+3⁄8 in) |
| Width | 2.82 m (9 ft 3 in) |
| Maximum speed | 90 mph (140 km/h)[1] |
| Weight | Total 144 tonnes (142 long tons; 159 short tons)[1] |
| Braking system(s) | Air (EP/Auto) |
The British Rail Class 413 (or 4Cap) units were formed in 1982 by permanently coupling two Class 414 2Hap units together. The cabs in the centre of the unit were decommissioned, thus reducing the weight of the units.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fox, Peter (1985). Locomotive & Coaching Stock 1985. Platform 5 Publishing Ltd. p. 174. ISBN 0-906579-45-7.
