British Rail Class 432

British Rail Class 432 (4-REP)
4-REP no. 3007 departing Waterloo in March 1984
In service1966–1992
ManufacturerBritish Rail
Built atYork Works
Family nameBR Mark 1 EMU
Constructed1966–1967, 1974
Number built15 sets
Formation4 cars: DMSO-TRB-TBFK-DMSO
Fleet numbers3001–3015, later 2001–2015
Capacity24 First, 128 Standard, 23 buffet seats
OperatorsBritish Rail
DepotsBournemouth TMD
Lines servedLondon Waterloo – Bournemouth
Specifications
Car length
  • DMSO: 19.75 m (64 ft 10 in)
  • TRB/TBFK: 19.65 m (64 ft 6 in)
Width2.82 m (9 ft 3 in)
Maximum speed90 mph (145 km/h)
Weight
  • DMSO: 52.5 t (51.7 long tons; 57.9 short tons)
  • TRB: 34.6 t (34.1 long tons; 38.1 short tons)
  • TBFK: 35.7 t (35.1 long tons; 39.4 short tons)
  • Total: 175.3 t (172.5 long tons; 193.2 short tons)
Traction motorsEight EE546
Power output8 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 classificationBo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
Braking system(s)Air (Auto and Electro-Pneumatic)
Safety system(s)Automatic Warning System
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 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.