Standard Gauge Diesel Multiple Units (DMU) for Sale
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The Class 150 'Sprinter' diesel multiple unit is a well proven second-generation DMU that has been in operation in the UK since 1984.Operated initially by British Rail, and more recently various UK train operating companies, the units have undergone various refurbishment programmes throughout their UK operating lifetime.
Each 2-car unit has a seating capacity of between 124 and 149 passengers (depending on operator configuration), with one lavatory, public address system and a bicycle and luggage storage area.
Double-leaf pocket sliding doors are fitted (two per side per car) and the units are fitted with AWS and TPWS safety systems.
Class 150 DMUs feature multiple working capability within the class, and with classes 14x, 15x, and 170 DMUs.
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Standard Gauge Diesel Multiple Units (DMU) for Sale
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Detailed Specification
AAR Classification: 2-B+B-2UIC classification: 2′B′+B′2′
Wheel arrangement: Bogie
Manufacturer: British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL)
Built: 1984 - 1987
Refurbished: Various dates depending on operator
Quantity built: 37 x 2-car & 3-car units
Class / type: 150
Operator: Various UK
Gauge: 1,435mm (4' 8.5")
Transmission: Diesel Hydraulic
Type: DMU
Construction: Steel underframe, steel body
Formation: Operate as 2-car units (DMS-DMSL) with toilet in one vehicle OR a 3-car unit (DMS-MS-DMSL)
Number of cars: 2 / 3
Length (car): 150/0 and 150/1 vehicles: 19,930mm / 150/2 vehicles: 19,74 mm (150/0 and 150/1 vehicles: 65’ 4.6” / 150/2 vehicles: 64’ 9.2”)
Width: 2,816mm (9' 2.9")
Height: 3,774mm (12' 4.6")
Distance between bogie centres: 14,170mm (46' 5.9")
Weight (car): 150/0 35.8t (DMSL) 34.4t (MS) 35.6t (DMS) (metric) / 150/1 36.5t (all) (metric) 150/2 37.5t (DMSL) 36.5t (DMS) (metric)
Diesel engine: Cummins NT855-R5 (one per vehicle)
Transmission: Voith T 211R (hydrokinetic, one per vehicle)
Maximum speed: 120km/h (75mph)
Power output: 213kW (per engine) (286hp (per engine))
Bogie type: 150/0 powered: BREL BX8P / 150/0 unpowered: BREL BX8T 150/1 & 150/2 powered: BRELBP38 / 150/1 & 150/2 unpowered: BREL BT38
Train brakes: Air
Brake manufacturer: Electro-pneumatic (tread) (Westcode 3-step)
Coupler type: BSI
Gangways: Flexible diaphragm, within unit (and at ends 150/2)
Doors: Double-leaf pocket sliding (2 per side per car)
Seating capacity (total): 124 - 149 seats per unit
Other facilities: Public address & matrix displays
Safety systems: AWS / TPWS
Multiple working: Within class, and with classes 14x, 15x, and 170