NIR 80 Class

Northern Ireland Railways 80 Class
80 Class power car No. 69 in preservation at the Downpatrick and County Down Railway
In service1974–2011 (Passenger)
2006–2017 (Sandite)
ManufacturerBREL (British Rail Engineering Limited)
Family nameBR Second Generation (Mark 2)
ReplacedUTA MED
UTA MPD
Constructed1974–1979
Entered service1974–1979
Refurbished2006–2011
Scrapped1983–2019
Number built22 power cars
20 intermediates
26 driving trailers
Total: 22 sets
Number preserved3 sets
Number scrapped19 sets
Formation2, 3, 4 or 6 cars per set
CapacityVariable depending on trailer capacity, most 3 car sets up to 210 passengers
OperatorsNorthern Ireland Railways
Lines servedAt time of withdrawal:
Belfast-Derry
Belfast-Bangor
Belfast-Newry
Belfast-Larne
Coleraine-Portrush
Formerly:
Lisburn-Antrim
Specifications
Maximum speed75 mph (121 km/h)
Prime mover(s)English Electric 4SRKT
Safety system(s)AWS, TPWS
Track gaugeIrish gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)

The 80 Class is a type of diesel electric multiple unit formerly used by Northern Ireland Railways. They were affectionately nicknamed 'Thumpers' by rail enthusiasts due to the thumping noise their engines produced.