British Rail Class 150

The British Rail Class 150 "Sprinter" diesel multiple units (DMUs) were built by BREL from 1984-87. A total of 137 units were built in three main subclasses, replacing many of the earlier first-generation "Heritage" DMUs. Which were in need of replacement

British Rail Class 150 "Sprinter"
150232 at Worle
In service	1984 - present
Manufacturer	BREL
Family name	Sprinter
Constructed	1984 - 1987
Refurbishment	Various
Number built	137
Formation	2 or 3 cars, all power
Capacity	Depends on refurbs
Operator	Transport for Wales Rail Services London Midland First Great Western Northern Rail London Overground
Line(s) served	Many
Specifications
Car length	64 feet (19.5 metres)
Width	9 feet (2.8 metres)
Height	11 feet (3.77 meters)
Maximum speed	75 miles per hour (121 km/h)
Weight	35.8 tonnes
Engine(s)	Diesel
Safety system(s)	AWS, TPWS
Coupling system	BSI Compact
Gauge	Standard gauge (4 ft 8½ in)

During a demonstration run in the summer of 1985 unit 150001 stands in Platform 7 at London's St Pancras station.

154001 in the loop at Manton whilst on test in 1986

Class 150/2, no. 150217 Oliver Cromwell stabled at Ipswich on 31st January 2004. This was the last Anglia unit to carry original Provincial livery, before it was repainted into Anglia Railways turquoise livery in March 2004.

British Rail Class 150 Media

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  Northern Trains 150001 at Bromley Cross in 2021

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  Class 150/2 in BR Sprinter livery

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  Northern Rail refurbished Class 150/2 Sprinter at York in 2007

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  Wessex Trains refurbished Class 150/2 at Bristol Temple Meads in 2008

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  The interior of a Wessex Trains refurbished Class 150/2

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  Transport For Wales Rail Class 150 Sprinter at Cardiff Central station in 2023.

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  Central Trains/Centro refurbished Class 150/0 Sprinter at Birmingham Moor Street in 2007

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  London Northwestern Railway Class 150/1 Sprinter at Bedford in 2024