British Rail Class 185

The Class 185 (branded by its operators as the Pennine Class 185) is a diesel multiple-unit passenger train built by Siemens Transportation Systems in Germany for the British train operating company First TransPennine Express.

British Rail Class 185
Desiro
Class 185 no. 185103 at Castleton East Junction
In service14th March 2006 - Present
ManufacturerSiemens Transportation Systems
Family nameDesiro
Constructed2006
Number built51 trainsets
Formation3 cars per trainset
Operator(s)First TransPennine Express
Specifications
Maximum speed100mph (Design)[1]
Prime mover(s)Cummins QSK19
Safety system(s)AWS, TPWS

Pictures
  • 185112 at York station in original livery
    185112 at York station in original livery
  • 185139
    185139
  • 185108
    185108
  • 185102 is seen here departing Leeds City station during testing trials on 15 January 2006, and shows the livery in which the trains were delivered.
    185102 is seen here departing Leeds City station during testing trials on 15 January 2006, and shows the livery in which the trains were delivered.
  • 185127 at Doncaster with a Manchester Airport service on 3 November 2007
    185127 at Doncaster with a Manchester Airport service on 3 November 2007

References
  1. "Desiro UK". Siemens. Archived from the original on 2008-05-31. Retrieved 2008-06-04.
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