British Rail Class 487
The British Rail Class 487 electric multiple units were built by English Electric in 1940, for use on the Waterloo & City Line.
| British Rail Class 487 | |
|---|---|
 Class 487 at NRM | |
| In service | 1940-1993 |
| Manufacturer | English Electric |
| Built at | Dick, Kerr works, Preston |
| Number built | 28 vehicles (12 DMBSO, 16 TSO) |
| Formation | One DMBSO, or two DMBSO flanking up to 3 TSO |
| Fleet numbers | DMBSO: 51–62 TSO: 71–86 |
| Capacity | DMBSO: 40 seats, 40 standing TSO: 52 seats, 52 standing |
| Operator | British Rail Southern Region Network SouthEast |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 14.33 m (47 ft 0 in) Lua error in Module:Convert at line 452: attempt to index field 'titles' (a nil value). |
| Width | Lua error in Module:Convert at line 452: attempt to index field 'titles' (a nil value). |
| Height | 9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) |
| Maximum speed | 35 mph |
| Power output | EE 190 hp (140 kW) traction motor, 2 off |
| Gauge | Standard |
British Rail Class 487 Media
Class 487 vehicle alongside a 1967 Stock unit at the London Transport Museum depot in Acton
Empty Class 487 stock, at the old sidings near Waterloo station, in 1988. Two trailers and one motor coach are shown in the original painting scheme.
