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British Rail Class 114

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British Rail Class 114
Class 114 no. 56006 at Kidderminster on the Severn Valley Railway on 15 October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. This vehicle has been restored to its original 1956 condition, and is preserved at the Midland Railway Butterley.
In service1960-2002
ManufacturerBR Derby
Number built49
FormationUnknown
Operator(s)British Rail
Specifications
Car length64 ft 6 in
Width9 ft 3 in
Height12 ft 4 1/2 in
Maximum speed70 mph (112 km/h)
Weight35 tons 10 cwt

The British Rail Class 114 diesel multiple units were built by BR Derby from 1956 to 1957. Forty-nine 2-car units were built, numbered 50001-49 for driving motors (later renumbered 53001-49) and 56001-49 for driving trailers (later renumbered 54001-49). The units were used on services in the West Midlands, Lincolnshire and Humberside.