The British Rail Class 156 Super Sprinter is a diesel-hydraulic multiple unit passenger train, of which 114 sets were built between 1987 and 1989 for British Rail by Metro-Cammell's Washwood Heath works to replace elderly first generation diesel multiple units and locomotive-hauled passenger trains. Each coach is powered by a single six-cylinder Cummins NT855-R5 diesel engine coupled to a Voith T211r hydraulic transmission, and the top speed is 75 mph (120 km/h). The units are numbered 156401 to 156514. The design was relatively conservative compared with Metro-Cammell's earlier Class 151, and construction of the welded bodyshells was subcontracted to other firms. ScotRail and other operators still run the type.
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for British Rail by Metro-Cammell's Washwood Heath works
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for British Rail by Metro-Cammell's Washwood Heath works
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a type of diesel-hydraulic multiple unit passenger train
Lead, year
A total of 114 sets were built between 1987 and 1989
Status
The ScotRail 156s currently operate the following routes:
Lead, propulsion
a single six-cylinder Cummins NT855-R5 diesel engine
Performance
The Class 156 can achieve a top speed of 75 mph (120 km/h).
Builder
for British Rail by Metro-Cammell's Washwood Heath works
Place of build or use
for British Rail by Metro-Cammell's Washwood Heath works
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a type of diesel-hydraulic multiple unit passenger train
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a type of diesel-hydraulic multiple unit passenger train
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