About this Web site

Thank you for visiting this web site.

The aspiration for this site is to be the most complete source of reference for all things about Class 156 Diesel-Multiple Units on the web.

It is hoped in the future to include the following features:

• More detailed technical descriptions
• Servicing and Maintenance
• Allocation history
• More detailed service history
• Photographs of every subtle livery variation carried by the class
• Photographs of all possible multiple-unit combinations, including hybrid sets
• Photographs of class 156 units at diverse locations (e.g. Portsmouth, Thurso)
• Performance logs
• Unit working diagrams
• A photograph of the original interior

If you can help with any of the above, or have any comments or questions, then please contact me doug@super-sprinter.co.uk
 

Sources of information used when compiling this site:

• BR Equipment 2 (David Gibbons)
• Encyclopaedia of Modern Traction Names (Marsden/Ford)
• Modern Railways
• Motive Power Monthly
• RAIL Magazine
• The former gbrail.org.uk web site
• postings on uk.railway

Any other suggestions for useful reading greatly appreciated.
 

Thanks to the following for allowing me to use their photographs on this site:

• Ross Aitken
• Dave Coxon
• Roderick MacNeil
• Steve Jones
• John Law
• Mark Chatwin
• Rob Woods
• Pat and David Othen
• David Kirkwood
• David Mulligan
• Rob Knight
• Chris Tolley
• Dave Coddington
• K. P. Squire
• Ed Greenwood
• David Burrell
• David Clark
• Jon Bradley
• Keith Partlow
• Mike Sargent
• Ryan Tranmer
• Jim Ramsay
• James Rawlinson
• Paul Stanforth

Thanks also to 'Top Can', P. Clay, Alex Roberts, Kendal May and to contributers who wish to remain anonymous...
 

This web site has no connection with any company named in the text.
 

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