Ashford Works BR 416/2

Built by Ashford Works, Eastleigh Works

Top speed

121 km/h

75 mph

Weight

71 t

156,528 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1953–1956

Overview of the Ashford Works BR 416/2

Discover the BR 416/2, a classic British electric multiple unit (EMU) that served with the British Railways Board.

Built between 1953 and 1956 at Ashford Works and Eastleigh Works, this distinctive two-car formation operated on the standard 1435 mm gauge.

With a top speed of 121 km/h and powered by a 750 V DC third rail system, the BR 416/2 was a reliable workhorse for its era.

Weighing in at 71 tonnes, this piece of railway heritage is a testament to the engineering of its time.

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 416
Built by	Ashford Works, Eastleigh Works · 1953–1956
Top speed	121 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Electric systems	750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	2 cars
Weight	71 t156,528 lb	156,528 lb

Railway companies that have operated the BR 416/2, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 416/2	United Kingdom