BREL BR 491

Discover the BR 491, a versatile control car with a significant role in British railway history.

This model, built by BREL between 1966 and 1967, operated under British Railways Board and later London Underground. Its design allowed for efficient train operations, reaching a top speed of 145 km/h.

With a gauge of 1435 mm and a width of 2.82 meters, the BR 491 was a well-established part of the UK's rail infrastructure. Explore the specifications and history of this notable locomotive control car.