Class 414 2-HAP Profile and Models
6046 at Twickenham in April 1975. ©Hugh Llewelyn
The Class 414 '2-HAP' formed part of the Southern Region's express fleet, and were fitted with the standard 90 mph (140 km/h) express gear ratio, for such units. This was primarily because a number of their duties involved working in multiple with the 4 CEP Express fleet, also of 90 mph maximum speed. Three batches (209 units) were built. The first batch of thirty-six units was built on the reclaimed underframes of older 2 NOL units, to the old SR-style Bulleid design and numbered in the range 5601–5636. The second and third batches of units, numbered 6001–6042 and 6043–6173 respectively, were formed DMBSO + DTCsoL, as opposed to the earlier DTCK, and were built to the newer standard Mark 1 coach profile. |
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Type of Unit |
750/ 850V DC 3rd-Rail Electric Multiple Unit |
Builder |
BR Eastleigh Works |
Build Dates |
1956 to 1963 |
Total Built |
209 sets |
Coaches Per Unit |
2 |
Power Output |
500hp |
Top Speed |
90mph |
Passenger Capacity |
153 seated |
Operated By |
British Rail |
Main Duties |
Express Passenger |
In Service Until |
1995 |
Surviving Examples |
2 sets |