British Rail Class 100
The British Rail Class 100 diesel multiple units were built by Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Company Limited from 1956 to 1958, designed and built in collaboration with the Transport Sales Dept. of T.I. (Group Services) Ltd.
| British Rail Class 100 | |
|---|---|
 Class 100, no. 56301 at County School Station on the Mid-Norfolk Railway on 17th December 2001. This unit was the first heritage DMU vehicle to enter preservation. | |
| In service | 1956-1988 |
| Manufacturer | GloucesterRC&W |
| Number built | 1956-1958 |
| Formation | 1 cars per trainset |
| Operator | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Width | 9 ft 3 in |
| Height | 12 ft 8 1/2in |
| Maximum speed | 70 mph (112 km/h) |
| Weight | 38 tons 5 cwt |
British Rail Class 100 Media
Class 100, 56097/51118 at Swanwick Junction at the Midland Railway Centre
Class 100, no. 56301 at County School Station on the Mid-Norfolk Railway on 17 December 2001. This unit was the first heritage DMU vehicle to enter preservation.
