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Electric multiple unit

Ashford Works BR 416/3

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 416/3

Explore the BR 416/3, a notable Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) that served the United Kingdom.

Built between 1953 and 1956 at Ashford Works and Eastleigh Works, this 2-car unit was designed for standard gauge railways of 1435 mm.

Measuring 19.5 meters per car and weighing 71 tonnes, the BR 416/3 could reach a top speed of 121 km/h, powered by a 750 V DC third rail electric system.

This locomotive represents a significant piece of British railway history and a period of advancement in electric transportation.

Ashford Works BR 416/3 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 416
Built byAshford Works, Eastleigh Works · 1953–1956
Top speed121 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation2 cars
Car length19.5 m64 ft 0 in
Weight71 t156,528 lb
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Operators of the Ashford Works BR 416/3

Railway companies that have operated the BR 416/3, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 416/3United Kingdom

Ashford Works BR 416/3 photos

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