British Rail Class 116

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

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 service	1961-1995
Manufacturer	BR Derby
Constructed	1957–1961
Number built	DMBS: 108, DMS: 108, TS: 10, TC: 94
Formation	2 cars per trainset
Operator	British Rail
Specifications
Car length	64 ft 0 in
Width	9 ft 3 in
Height	12 ft 4 1/2 in
Maximum speed	70 mph (112 km/h)
Weight	38 tons 10 cwt

British Rail Class 116 Media

• 

  A 116 at Birmingham Snow Hill in 1967.

• 

  Class 116 running East Kilbride to Glasgow Central service, June 1983.

• 

  Class 116 running a Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil service, October 1965.

• 

  Class 116 wearing WMPTE livery on approach to Birmingham Moor Street.