British Rail Class 501
The British Rail Class 501 electric multiple units were built in 1957/58 for use on the former LNWR/LMS suburban electric network of the London Midland Region. A total of 57 three-car units were built.
British Rail Class 501 | |
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A northbound Class 501 train calls at Harrow and Wealdstone. The B2 headcode signifies that this train worked the Broad Street-Watford via Primrose Hill (and vice versa) service. | |
In service | 1957-1985 |
Manufacturer | British Railways |
Number built | 57 trainsets |
Formation | power car + trailer + driving trailer |
Operator | British Rail |
Specifications | |
Car length | 57 ft (17 m) |
Width | 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) |
Height | 12 ft 8 in (3.86 m) |
Maximum speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
Weight | Total - 106 tonnes |
Power output | 4 x 185 hp traction motors total 740 hp (552 kW) |
Voltage | 630 V DC third and fourth rail |
Gauge | standard gauge |