| British Rail Class 166 "Network Express Turbo" |
Class 166, no. 166202, at Evesham on 19 September 2004, with a service to London Paddington via the Cotswold Line.
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| In service |
1992 - Present |
| Manufacturer |
ABB |
| Family name |
Networker |
| Constructed |
1992-1993 |
| Number built |
21 trainsets |
| Formation |
3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers |
166201 - 166221 |
| Operator |
First Great Western |
| Specifications |
| Maximum speed |
90mph |
| Engine(s) |
Perkins 2006TWH |
| Safety system(s) |
AWS, TPWS |
The British Rail Class 166 "Network Express Turbo" diesel multiple units (also known as just "Thames Turbos" [1] ) were built by ABB at York Works from 1992-93. These units are the express version of the Class 165 "Network Turbo" units. They have a top speed of 90mph (suitable for mainline use), are carpeted throughout and have air-conditioning (the 165s lack the latter two features and it should be noted the 166 is similar to the Class 158 in terms of what it offers).
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