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Electric multiple unit

Metro Cammell BR 506

Built by Metro Cammell, BRC&W

Top speed

121 km/h

75 mph

Length

54.2 m

177 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1950

8 units

Overview of the Metro Cammell BR 506

Discover the BR 506, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) from British Railways Board.

Built by Metro Cammell and BRC&W in 1950, this 3-car train boasts a top speed of 121 km/h and operates on a 1435 mm gauge.

With a total length of 54.2 meters, it's designed for the 1.5 kV DC electric system.

Its dimensions, including a width of 2.82 meters and a height of 3.87 meters, mark it as a significant piece of British railway history.

Metro Cammell BR 506 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Metro Cammell, BRC&W · 19508 units
Top speed	121 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	3 cars
Train length	54.2 m177 ft 10 in	177 ft 10 in
Width	2.82 m9 ft 3 in	9 ft 3 in
Height	3.87 m12 ft 8 in	12 ft 8 in

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Operators of the Metro Cammell BR 506

Railway companies that have operated the BR 506, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
British Railways Board	BR 506	United Kingdom

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