British Rail Mark 5 (InterCity 250)

British Rail Mark 5 (InterCity 250)
1:20 model of a Mk 5 coach
In serviceProposed 1994/1995
Number builtNone
Formation9 carriage sets
Capacity52 / 88 seats – first / standard class per carriage
OperatorsInterCity West Coast (Proposed)
Lines servedWest Coast Main Line (see Project Description)
Specifications
Car body constructionIntegral Steel or Aluminium monocoque
Car length26 m (85 ft 4 in) over buffers
Width2.7 m (8 ft 10 in)
HeightUnknown
DoorsHinged Plug, pneumatically operated
Maximum speed155 mph (250 km/h)
Weightc. 35 – 42 tonnes
HVACAir-Conditioned, Pressure Sealed.
BogiesUnknown
Braking system(s)Disc, pneumatically operated
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

The British Rail Mark 5 is the designation given to the planned passenger rolling stock for the InterCity 250 project, a plan to improve speeds on the West Coast Main Line that was ultimately cancelled.