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Diesel multiple unit

BRC&W BR 104

Built by BRC&W

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Power output
220 kW
295 hp
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1957–1959

Overview of the BRC&W BR 104

Discover the BR 104, an iconic diesel multiple unit (DMU) from British Rail.

Built by BRC&W between 1957 and 1959, the BR 104 represents an important piece of railway history in the United Kingdom. With a top speed of 110 km/h and a power output of 220 kW, this locomotive was designed for reliable passenger transport.

Its dimensions are characteristic: a car length of 17.53 meters and a width of 2.82 meters, with a standard gauge of 1435 mm. The BR 104 served under the British Railways Board and remains a beloved model among railway enthusiasts.

Explore the technical specifications of this historic train and relive the charm of yesteryear's British locomotives.

BRC&W BR 104 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 104
Built byBRC&W · 1957–1959
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Power output220 kW295 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Car length17.53 m57 ft 6 in
Width2.82 m9 ft 3 in
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Operators of the BRC&W BR 104

Railway companies that have operated the BR 104, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 104United Kingdom

BRC&W BR 104 photos

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