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British Rail Class 116

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British Rail Class 116
Set T326, formed of vehicles 51131 and 51321, at Arley on the Severn Valley Railway on 15 October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. This unit is painted in BR Blue/Grey livery, and is preserved on the Battlefield Line Railway.
In service1961-1995
ManufacturerBR Derby
Constructed1957–1961
Number builtDMBS: 108,

DMS: 108, TS: 10,

TC: 94
Formation2 cars per trainset
Operator(s)British Rail
Specifications
Car length64 ft 0 in
Width9 ft 3 in
Height12 ft 4 1/2 in
Maximum speed70 mph (112 km/h)
Weight38 tons 10 cwt

The British Rail Class 116 diesel multiple units were built by BR Derby from 1957 to 1961.