310 109 in Regional Railways livery (KD collection) |
Information | |
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Number built: | 200 (50 4-car sets) |
Built: | 1965-67 |
Builder: | BR Derby |
Engine: | 4 EE546A traction motors (25kV AC OHLE) |
Power: | 1, 080 hp (810 kW) |
Formation: | (310/0) Battery Driving Trailer Standard Open Lavatory (BDTSOL)+Motor Brake Standard Open (MBSO)+ Trailer Standard Open (TSO)+Driving Trailer Composite Open Lavatory) DTCOL (310/1) BDTSOL+MBSO+DTCOL |
All 310s were originally 4-car sets, later a number was reduced to 3-car sets (310/1) for use on local services around Birmingham. The 310/0s later worked on the London, Tilbury and Southend line after being replaced on the WCML.
In the post-privatisation era they were operated by LTS Rail and Central Trains but all were withdrawn by 2002. Unfortunately none have been preserved.
[1] Colin J Marsden, DMU and EMU Recognition Guide (Ian Allan, 2013) p. 230
[2] Alec Swain, Overhead Line Electric Multiple Units (Ian Allan, 1990) p. 52
[1] Colin J Marsden, DMU and EMU Recognition Guide (Ian Allan, 2013) p. 230
[2] Alec Swain, Overhead Line Electric Multiple Units (Ian Allan, 1990) p. 52