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Diesel multiple unit

BR 114

Built by BR

Top speed
113 km/h
70 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1956–1957
50 units

Overview of the BR 114

Discover the BR 114, an iconic diesel multiple unit (DMU) built by British Railways between 1956 and 1957. This reliable and distinctive DMU was a common sight on regional routes.

With a top speed of 113 km/h and a formation of two cars, the BR 114 offered efficient service. Its standard gauge of 1435 mm and compact dimensions, including a car length of 19.66 meters, a width of 2.82 meters, and a height of 3.77 meters, allowed it to navigate a variety of railway lines.

Today, BR 114 units are preserved by organizations like the British Railways Board in the United Kingdom and Wedler & Franz GbR in Germany, where they are designated as WFL 114, ensuring their continued legacy.

BR 114 technical specifications

Value
Built byBR · 1956–195750 units
Top speed113 km/h70 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation2 cars
Car length19.66 m64 ft 6 in
Width2.82 m9 ft 3 in
Height3.77 m12 ft 4 in
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Operators of the BR 114

Railway companies that have operated the BR 114, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Wedler & Franz GbRWFL 114Germany
British Railways BoardBR 114United Kingdom

BR 114 photos

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