British Rail Class 413

British Rail Class 413
4-CAP 3207 at Bearsted in 1991
In service1982–1995
ManufacturerBR Eastleigh
Number built29 four car units, converted from 58 2 HAP units; built 1957
FormationDTCsoL - DMBSO - DMLSO - DTCsoL
Operator(s)British Rail
Specifications
Car length19.49 m (63 ft 11+38 in)
Width2.82 m (9 ft 3 in)
Maximum speed90 mph (140 km/h)[1]
WeightTotal 144 tonnes (142 long tons; 159 short tons)[1]
Braking system(s)Air (EP/Auto)

The British Rail Class 413 (or 4Cap) units were formed in 1982 by permanently coupling two Class 414 2Hap units together. The cabs in the centre of the unit were decommissioned, thus reducing the weight of the units.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Fox, Peter (1985). Locomotive & Coaching Stock 1985. Platform 5 Publishing Ltd. p. 174. ISBN 0-906579-45-7.