CLASS 506


Sub class: -
Number range: -
Former number range: -
Alpha code: -
Introduced: 1954
Built by: Metro Cammell and BRCW Ltd
Formation: Original formation
DMBS+TC+DTS
Modified formation
DMBS+TS+DTS
Vehicle numbers: DMBS - 59401-59408
TC/TS - 59501-59508
DTS - 59601-59608
Set length: 177ft 10in
Vehicle length: DMBS - 60ft 4 1/2in
TS - 55ft 0 1/2in
DTS - 55ft 4 1/2in
Height: 12ft 8 1/4in
Width: 9ft 3in
Seating: Total - 24F/150S Total - 174S
DMBS - 52S DMBS - 52S
TC -24F/38S TS - 62S
DTS - 60S DTS - 60S
Internal layout: 2+2
Gangway: No
Toilets: Not fitted
Weight: Total - 104 tons 9cwt
DMBS - 50 tons 12cwt
TS - 26 tons 8cwt
DTS -27 tons 9cwt
Brake type: Air (EP/Auito)
Bogie type: Single bolster
Power collection: 1,500V dc overhead
Traction motor type: EE
Horsepower: 432hp
Max speed: 75mph
Coupling type: Screw
Multiple restriction: Within class only
Door type: Bi-parting sliding
Special features:

Last updated 22/04/06