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Stewarts Lane BR 485 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

Stewarts Lane BR 485

Built by Metro Cammell

Top speed
72 km/h
45 mph
Power output
706 kW
947 hp
Weight
94 t
207,234 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1923–1931
6 units

Overview of the Stewarts Lane BR 485

Discover the BR 485, an iconic electric multiple unit (EMU) that is a piece of British railway history.

Built by Metro Cammell between 1923 and 1931, this classic train served the British Railways Board.

With a top speed of 72 km/h and a capacity for 132 passengers across its 4-car formation, the BR 485 offered a comfortable and reliable service.

Refurbished between 1966 and 1967, this 94-tonne locomotive boasts a power output of 706 kW and runs on standard gauge 1435 mm tracks, showcasing enduring engineering.

Stewarts Lane BR 485 technical specifications

Value
SeriesBR 485/486
Built byMetro Cammell · 1923–19316 units
RefurbishedStewarts Lane 1966 - 1967 (6)
Top speed72 km/h45 mph
Power output706 kW947 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation4 cars
Capacity132 seats
Weight94 t207,234 lb

Operators of the Stewarts Lane BR 485

Railway companies that have operated the BR 485, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 485United Kingdom

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