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Diesel multiple unit

ABB BR 166

Built by ABB

Top speed
145 km/h
90 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1992–1993
21 units

Overview of the ABB BR 166

Discover the BR 166, a capable Diesel Multiple Unit that has served on the United Kingdom's railway network.

Part of the "Networker" family, this series was built by ABB between 1992 and 1993, with 21 units produced.

Boasting a top speed of 145 km/h and typically operating in a 3-car formation, the BR 166 is well-suited for regional passenger services.

This locomotive, featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm, a width of 2.81 m, and a height of 3.79 m, was a common sight with the Great Western Trains Company Ltd. and later Great Western Railway.

ABB BR 166 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 166
FamilyNetworker
Built byABB · 1992–199321 units
Top speed145 km/h90 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation3 cars
Width2.81 m9 ft 3 in
Height3.79 m12 ft 5 in
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Operators of the ABB BR 166

Railway companies that have operated the BR 166, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Great Western RailwayGWR 166United Kingdom
Great Western Trains Company Ltd.FGW 166United Kingdom

ABB BR 166 photos

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