Class Details - 156 Super-Sprinter
Class Details - 156 Super-Sprinter |
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| Fleet size: | 114 x 2-car units - DMS(A)+DMS(B) |
| Numbering: | Units = 156.401-514 DMS(A) = 52401-514 DMS(B) = 57401-514 |
| BR lot numbers: | 52401-514, Metro-Cammell 31028/1987 57401-514, Metro-Cammell 31029/1987 |
| Design code: | DMS(A) = DP 244 0A, DMS(B) = DP 245 0A |
| Length over body ends: | 22.385 m (per car) |
| Length over couplings: | 23.025 m (per car) |
| Bogie Centres: | 16.0 m |
| Width: | 2.730 m |
| Height: | 3.805 m |
| Wheel Diameter: | 0.840 m |
| Minimum Radius Curve: | 90.5 m (4.5 chains) |
| Tare Weight: | DMS(A) = 36.1t, DMS(B) = 35.5t |
| Max speed: | 120 km/h / 75 mile/h |
| Max Fuel capacity: | 1300 litres / 286 gallons |
| Engine: | Cummins NT-855-R5. 213kW / 285hp at 2100 rpm. (one on each car) |
| Transmission: | Hydro-mechanical Voith T211r with cardan shafts to Gmeinder GM190 final drive |
| Bogies: | BREL; P3-10 - powered, BT38 - unpowered. Primary suspension - rubber chevron Secondary suspension - air spring |
| Brakes: | Tread brakes, electro-pneumatic "Westcode" control. |
| Couplings: | Bergische Stahl Industrie (BSI) COMPACT couplers cab end: Automatic couplings inner ends: Semi-automatic (separate electrical connections) |
| Multiple Working: | with Classes 141-144, Classes 150,153-159 and also Class 170 with certain restrictions. Maximum 12 vehicles. |
| Gangways: | Flexible diaphragm with faceplate; both ends. |
| Accomodation: (As built) | DMS(A) 74 seats, Wheelchair accessible toilet
DMS(B) 76 seats, Luggage/Parcels area All standard class. see also Interior Layout page |
| Heating: | Warm air blown from single heat-exchanger |
| Ventilation: | Opening hopper windows |
| Standard Equipment: | AWS. DSD. Public Address. Driver-Guard telephone. |
See also the Modifications page