British Rail Class 105
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 The last passenger car was withdrawn from service in 1988.
| 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 | 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 |
| Engine(s) | Two BUT, 150 bhp |
British Rail Class 105 Media
Class 105 set forming a charter at Fakenham East railway station, Norfolk
Class 105 at Kings Cross York Rd station on the last day of diesel services to Moorgate in 1976
1978 view towards Bures from Class 105 approaching Sudbury.
Cravens trailer E56456 at the Llangollen Railway
