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Electric multiple unit

BR 305/2

Built by BR

Top speed
121 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1960
71 units

Overview of the BR 305/2

Discover the BR 3052, a fascinating Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) from the 1960s.

Part of the 1959 EMU family, this locomotive served the United Kingdom under the British Railways Board, representing a significant piece of railway history.

Built in 1960, the BR 3052 boasts a respectable top speed of 121 km/h.

Its formation consists of 4 cars, operates on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, and is powered by 25 kV AC 50 Hz electric systems.

This classic EMU is an ideal subject for enthusiasts of trains and transport history, offering a glimpse into the engineering of its era.

BR 305/2 technical specifications

Value
Series1959 EMU
Family1959 EMU
Built byBR · 196071 units
Top speed121 km/h75 mph
Electric systems
  • 25 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation4 cars

Operators of the BR 305/2

Railway companies that have operated the BR 305/2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 305/2United Kingdom

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