British Rail Class 159 "South Western Turbo"
Unrefurbished Class 159018 arrives at Axminster
In service	1992 - present
Manufacturer	BREL
Family name	Sprinter
Constructed	1989 - 1993
Refurbishment	2000-2001, 2007-2008 (159/0)
Number built	22 (159/0) 8 (159/1)
Number in service	30
Formation	3 cars per trainset
Fleet numbers	159001 - 159022, 159101 - 159108
Operator(s)	South Western Railway
Line(s) served	West of England main line
Specifications
Car length	22.5 metres
Width	2.7 metres
Maximum speed	90mph
Weight	37.8 tonnes
Traction system	Voith Hydraulic
Prime mover(s)	Cummins 400hp (159/0) Cummins 350hp (159/1)
Safety system(s)	AWS, TPWS
Track gauge	1435 mm (4 ft 8½ in)

The British Rail Class 159, known as "South Western Turbo" by Network SouthEast (but in reality a member of the Sprinter family), is a diesel multiple unit, built from 1989-93 by BREL at Derby Works.

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