The British Rail Class 166 is a series of commuter diesel trains built in 1992-93 at ABB in York . The Class 166 is based on the British Rail Class 165, but is designed for longer flights than its predecessor. Belongs to the Networker family of motor-car rolling stock . All trains are owned by First Great Western and operate flights from Paddington Station in London [1] .
| British Rail Class 166 | |
|---|---|
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| Production | |
| Years of construction | 1992 - 1993 |
| Country of construction |  Great Britain |
| Manufacturer | ABB Group , York |
| Compositions built | 21 |
| Wagons built | 63 |
| Technical details | |
| Kind of service | passenger |
| The number of cars in the composition | 3 |
| Axial formula | 2 0 β2 0 |
| Width | 2 810 mm |
| Height | 3 790 mm |
| Track width | 1435 mm |
| Wagon material | aluminum |
| engine's type | Perkins 2006-TWH |
| Number of diesel engines | 3 (one for each wagon) |
| Engine power | 261 kW |
| Gear type | hydraulic |
| Maximum service speed | 145 km / h |
| Exploitation | |
| Country of operation | Great Britain |
| Company | " First Great Western " |
| In operation | since 1992 |
Content
Description
The British Rail Class 166 is a modification of the British Rail Class 165 diesel train. The body configuration of both compositions is identical. The trains are powered by Perkins 2006-TWH engines with 350 hp. (261 kW), allowing them to reach speeds of up to 145 mph. The significant differences between Class 166 and Class 165 are as follows
- There are two toilets (one in Class 165)
- In the middle of the car there are places for transporting bicycles and shelves for luggage
- Hinged vents are installed in the windows
The compositions are numbered 166201 - 166221.
Each train consists of three cars, each of which has an engine.
The Class 166 was designed to replace the obsolete British Rail Class 117 , British Rail Class 119 and British Rail Class 121 .
Operation
Until 1994, the trains were owned by Network SouthEast. Following the privatization of British Rail, all rolling stock was transferred to Thames Trains; in 2004, after the Thames Trains ceased to exist, the trains were transferred to First Great Western.
Trains operate suburban rail links between London Paddington Station and the cities of Newbury , Oxford , Banbury , Stratford-upon-Avon , Worcester , Hereford . Class 166 used to run between Reading and London's Gatwick Airport .
In 2010, wagons were repaired, during which the cabin changed flooring, seats, a new passenger information system was installed, and toilets were repaired. The work cost the company "First Great Western" at 8 million pounds [2] .
See also
- British Rail Class 165
Notes
- β First Great Western Info (inaccessible link) . Date of treatment August 22, 2013. Archived December 9, 2012.
- β First Great Western (January 25, 2010). Train operator gives Thames Valley Trains an Β£ 8million makeover . Press release . Archived from the original on June 11, 2011.