British Rail Class 155
Appearance
British Rail Class 155 Super Sprinter | |
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In service | 1987 - present |
Manufacturer | British Leyland |
Family name | Sprinter |
Refurbishment | 2006 - 2007 |
Number built | 1987 - 1988 |
Formation | 2 car |
Operator(s) | Northern Rail |
Line(s) served | Caldervale Line, Harrogate Line |
Specifications | |
Maximum speed | 75mph |
Prime mover(s) | Cummins NT855-R5 |
Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
Track gauge | 1435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
The British Rail Class 155 "Super-Sprinter" is a diesel multiple unit. These DMUs were built by British Leyland at Workington (using Leyland National bus components) between 1987 and 1988 as part of British Rail's replacement of its ageing diesel fleet which were First-Generation.