British Rail Class 150
The British Rail Class 150 "Sprinter" diesel multiple units (DMUs) were built by BREL from 1984-87. A total of 137 units were built in three main subclasses, replacing many of the earlier first-generation "Heritage" DMUs. Which were in need of replacement
| British Rail Class 150 "Sprinter" | |
|---|---|
 150232 at Worle | |
| In service | 1984 - present |
| Manufacturer | BREL |
| Family name | Sprinter |
| Constructed | 1984 - 1987 |
| Refurbishment | Various |
| Number built | 137 |
| Formation | 2 or 3 cars, all power |
| Capacity | Depends on refurbs |
| Operator(s) | Arriva Trains Wales London Midland First Great Western Northern Rail London Overground |
| Line(s) served | Many |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 64 feet (19.5 metres) |
| Width | 9 feet (2.8 metres) |
| Maximum speed | 75 miles per hour (121 km/h) |
| Weight | 35.8 tonnes |
| Prime mover(s) | Diesel |
| Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
| Coupling system | BSI Compact |
| Track gauge | Standard gauge (4 ft 8½ in) |
During a demonstration run in the summer of 1985 unit 150001 stands in Platform 7 at London's St Pancras station.
154001 in the loop at Manton whilst on test in 1986
Class 150/2, no. 150217 Oliver Cromwell stabled at Ipswich on 31st January 2004. This was the last Anglia unit to carry original Provincial livery, before it was repainted into Anglia Railways turquoise livery in March 2004.
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