British Rail Class 105
| British Rail Class 105 | |
|---|---|
 Inside Longsight Diesel Traction Maintenance Depot, December 1983 | |
| In service | 1959-1988 |
| Manufacturer | Cravens Ltd. |
| Constructed | 1956-1959 |
| Formation | 2 or 3 cars per set |
| Operator(s) | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 17.53 m |
| Width | 2.81 m |
| Height | 3.83 m |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (112 km/h) |
| Weight | 30.5 tonnes |
| Prime mover(s) | Two BUT, 150 bhp |
The British Rail Class 105 diesel multiple units were built by Cravens Ltd. of Sheffield from 1956 to 1959. The class were built with a side profile identical to British Railways Mark 1 carriage stock, using the same doors and windows. None were selected for refurbishment. The last passenger car was withdrawn from service in 1988.
