British Rail Class 501
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British Rail Class 501 | |
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In service | 1957-1985 |
Manufacturer | British Railways |
Number built | 57 trainsets |
Formation | power car + trailer + driving trailer |
Operator(s) | British Rail |
Specifications | |
Car length | 57 ft (17 m) |
Width | 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) |
Height | 12 ft 8 in (3.86 m) |
Maximum speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
Weight | Total - 106 tonnes |
Power output | 4 x 185 hp traction motors total 740 hp (552 kW) |
Electric system(s) | 630 V DC third and fourth rail |
Track gauge | standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 501 electric multiple units were built in 1957/58 for use on the former LNWR/LMS suburban electric network of the London Midland Region. A total of 57 three-car units were built.