British Rail Class 123
| British Rail Class 123 | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1963 - 1984 |
| Manufacturer | BR Swindon Works |
| Number built | 40 units |
| Formation | unknown |
| Operator(s) | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 64 ft 11 1/4 in |
| Width | 9 ft 3 in |
| Height | 12 ft 9 1/2 in |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (112 km/h) |
| Weight | 41 tons 14 cwt |
The Class 123 was a type of Diesel Multiple Unit built for British Rail in 1963. They were built by British Rail at Swindon Works, and designed like all Swindon units as inter-city sets. Ten of the four-car sets were built and introduced in 1963. The units bear a visible similarity to the British Rail Class 309, however there is no 'relation' here as the two types were built by different manufacturers for different markets.
