British Rail Class 166
The British Rail Class 166 "Network Express Turbo" diesel multiple units (also known as just "Thames Turbos" [1] ) were built by ABB at York Works from 1992-93. These units are the express version of the Class 165 "Network Turbo" units. They have a top speed of 90mph (suitable for mainline use), are carpeted throughout and have air-conditioning (the 165s lack the latter two features and it should be noted the 166 is similar to the Class 158 in terms of what it offers).
| British Rail Class 166 "Network Express Turbo" | |
|---|---|
 Great Western Railway 166208 at Didcot Parkway in 2015 | |
| In service | 11 May 1993 - Present |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Family name | Networker |
| Constructed | 1992-1993 |
| Number built | 21 trainsets |
| Formation | 3 cars per trainset |
| Fleet numbers | 166201 - 166221 |
| Operator | First Great Western |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 90mph |
| Engine(s) | Perkins 2006TWH |
| Safety system(s) | AWS, TPWS |
British Rail Class 166 Media
166220 arrives at Oxford with a service to London Paddington.
Great Western Railway unit 166212 at Clifton Down on the Severn Beach Line in Bristol, July 2017
166207 in Thames Trains livery with First Great Western Link branding.
Great Western Railway Class 166 unit
The refurbished interior of First Class cabin aboard GWR Class 166 166205
First Great Western Class 166 No. 166201 at Moreton in Marsh
The interior of First Class cabin of First Great Western Class 166
The interior of Standard Class accommodation of First Great Western Class 166
The refreshed interior of First Class cabin aboard a First Great Western Class 166
The refreshed interior of Standard Class accommodation aboard a First Great Western Class 166
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References
- ↑ "First Great Western Info". Archived from the original on 2012-12-09. Retrieved 2022-04-22.