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Ashford Works BR 203
Built by Ashford Works, Eastleigh Works
Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Weight
55 t
121,254 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1958
7 units
Overview of the Ashford Works BR 203
Discover the BR 203, a versatile control car with a rich history.
Built in 1958 by Ashford Works and Eastleigh Works, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 90 km/h.
Operating on standard gauge track (1435 mm), the BR 203 has served with Network Rail in the United Kingdom as the NRIL 203.
With a weight of 55 tons, this reliable piece of rolling stock continues to be a significant part of railway operations.
Learn more about the BR 203 and its impressive specifications.
Ashford Works BR 203 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BR 202 | |
| Built by | Ashford Works, Eastleigh Works · 19587 units | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Weight | 55 t121,254 lb |
Operators of the Ashford Works BR 203
Railway companies that have operated the BR 203, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Network Rail | NRIL 203 | United Kingdom |
Ashford Works BR 203 photos
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