British Rail Class 432 (4-REP) | |
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In service | 1966–1992 |
Manufacturer | British Rail |
Built at | York Works |
Family name | BR Mark 1 EMU |
Constructed | 1966–1967, 1974 |
Number built | 15 sets |
Formation | 4 cars: DMSO-TRB-TBFK-DMSO |
Fleet numbers | 3001–3015, later 2001–2015 |
Capacity | 24 First, 128 Standard, 23 buffet seats |
Operators | British Rail |
Depots | Bournemouth TMD |
Lines served | London Waterloo – Bournemouth |
Specifications | |
Car length |
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Width | 2.82 m (9 ft 3 in) |
Maximum speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
Weight |
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Traction motors | Eight EE546 |
Power output | 8 x 300 kW (400 hp) Total: 2,400 kW (3,200 hp) |
Electric system(s) | 750 V DC third rail |
Current collector(s) | Contact shoe |
UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ |
Braking system(s) | Air (Auto and Electro-Pneumatic) |
Safety system(s) | Automatic Warning System |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Class 432 (4-REP) electric multiple unit passenger trains were built by BR at York Works from 1966 to 1967 and in 1974. The units were built to power the TC trailer units on services on the South West Main Line. Fifteen four-car units were eventually built. The motor coaches were new build, but the trailers were converted from Mk1 hauled stock. They were initially classified as Class 441 and numbered 3001–3015. This was later changed to Class 430, under which they spent the majority of their working lives. Shortly before withdrawal they were reclassified Class 432 and the units were renumbered as 2001–2015. The fleet had a lifespan of 26 years.