© trainspo.comBREL BR 150/9
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Overview of the BREL BR 150/9
Explore the BR 150/9, a versatile diesel multiple unit (DMU) that played a significant role in the United Kingdom's railway network. Built by BREL between 1984 and 1987, this reliable unit served prominent operators such as Great Western Trains Company Ltd. and Great Western Railway.
With a top speed of 121 km/h and a power output of 213 kW, the BR 150/9 was a workhorse for many years, contributing to both passenger and freight transportation. Its dimensions, including a car length of 19.5 meters and a width of 2.8 meters, along with a standard gauge of 1435 mm, made it suitable for a wide variety of routes and railway infrastructure.
Belonging to the "Sprinter" family, this DMU, specifically identified as BR 150, stands as a testament to British railway engineering of its era. Discover this piece of railway history.
BREL BR 150/9 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | BR 150 | |
| Family | Sprinter | |
| Built by | BREL · 1984–1987137 units | |
| Top speed | 121 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 213 kW286 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Car length | 19.5 m64 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.8 m9 ft 2 in |
Operators of the BREL BR 150/9
Railway companies that have operated the BR 150/9, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Great Western Railway | GWR 150/9 | United Kingdom |
| Great Western Trains Company Ltd. | FGW 150/9 | United Kingdom |
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