British Rail Class 185
The Class 185 (branded by its operators as the Pennine Class 185) is a diesel multiple-unit passenger train built by Siemens Transportation Systems in Germany for the British train operating company First TransPennine Express.
| British Rail Class 185 "Pennine" | |
|---|---|
 Class 185 no. 185103 at Castleton East Junction | |
| In service | 14th March 2006 - Present |
| Manufacturer | Siemens Transportation Systems |
| Family name | Desiro |
| Constructed | 2006 |
| Number built | 51 trainsets |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Operator(s) | First TransPennine Express |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 100mph (Design)[1] |
| Prime mover(s) | Cummins QSK19 |
| Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
Pictures
185112 at York station in original livery
185139
185108
185102 is seen here departing Leeds City station during testing trials on 15 January 2006, and shows the livery in which the trains were delivered.
185127 at Doncaster with a Manchester Airport service on 3 November 2007
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