Standard Gauge DMU Diesel Multiple Units for Sale
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The Class 156 'Super Sprinter' diesel multiple unit is a well proven second-generation DMU that has been in operation in the UK since 1988.Operated initially by British Rail, and more recently various UK train operating companies, the units have undergone various refurbishment programmes.
Each 2-car unit has a seating capacity of between 140 and 152 passengers (depending on operator configuration), with one lavatory, public address system, and a bicycle and luggage storage area. Single-leaf pocket sliding doors are fitted (two per side per car), the vehicles are connected by a flexible diaphragm, and the units are fitted with AWS and TPWS safety systems.
Class 156 DMUs feature multiple working capability within the class, and with classes 14x, 15x, and 170 DMUs.
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2-car DMU diesel multiple unit for sale
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Detailed Specification
AAR Classification: 2-B+B-2UIC classification: 2′B′+B′2′
Wheel arrangement: Bogie
Manufacturer: Metro-Cammell
Built: 1987 - 1989
Refurbished: Various dates depending on operator
Quantity built: 114 x 2-car units
Class / type: 156
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
Number of cars: 2
Length (car): 22,385mm (73' 5.3")
Width: 2,730mm (8' 11.5")
Height: 3,805mm (12' 5.8")
Distance between bogie centres: 16,000mm (52' 5.9")
Weight (car): 38.6t (DMSL) 37.9t (DMS) (metric)
Weight (unit): 76.5t (metric)
Diesel engine: 2 x Cummins NT855-R5 (one per vehicle)
Transmission: 2 x Voith T 211R (hydrokinetic, one per vehicle)
Maximum speed: 120km/h (75mph)
Power output: 430kW (total) (570hp (total))
Bogie type: Powered: BREL P3-10 / Unpowered: BREL BT38
Train brakes: Air
Brake type: Tread
Brake manufacturer: Electro-pneumatic (tread)
Coupler type: BSI
Gangways: Flexible diaphragm, within unit and at ends
Doors: Single-leaf pocket sliding (2 per side per car)
Seating capacity (total): As built: 163 seats per unit / as refurbished: 140 - 152 seats per unit
Other facilities: Public address & matrix displays
Safety systems: AWS / TPWS
Multiple working: Within class, and with classes 14x, 15x, and 170