Class 119 Profile and Models
119 L594 at Reading in October 1994. ©Foulger Rail Photos
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The British Rail Class 119 DMUs were used throughout the Western Region and on services in the Midlands sourced by Tyseley Depot. Built by the Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. Ltd, the body design was based on the Swindon Cross-Country sets, but with a Derby cab. Sets were normally formed of three cars. As with most asbestos-contaminated stock, there were heavy withdrawals, but a number were rebuilt internally after asbestos removal. The rebuilt sets were frequently used on express services from Reading to Gatwick Airport. The fleet was displaced by the 'Turbo' Class 165 and Class 166 fleets in 1992. |
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Type of Unit |
Diesel-Mechanical Multiple Unit |
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Builder |
Gloucester RC&W Ltd |
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Build Dates |
1958 |
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Total Built |
84 individual cars |
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Coaches Per Unit |
3-car |
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Power Output |
600hp |
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Top Speed |
70 mph |
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Passenger Capacity |
162 |
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Operated By |
British Rail |
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Main Duties |
Local Passenger |
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In Service Until |
1992 |
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Surviving Examples |
3 individual cars |
