British Rail Class 501
The British Rail Class 501 electric multiple units were built in 1957/58 for use on the former LNWR/LMS suburban electric network of the London Midland Region. A total of 57 three-car units were built.
| British Rail Class 501 | |
|---|---|
 A northbound Class 501 train calls at Harrow and Wealdstone. The B2 headcode signifies that this train worked the Broad Street-Watford via Primrose Hill (and vice versa) service. | |
| In service | 1957-1985 |
| Manufacturer | British Railways |
| Number built | 57 trainsets |
| Formation | power car + trailer + driving trailer |
| Operator(s) | British Rail |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Width | 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) |
| Height | 12 ft 8 in (3.86 m) |
| Maximum speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
| Weight | Total - 106 tonnes |
| Power output | 4 x 185 hp traction motors total 740 hp (552 kW) |
| Electric system(s) | 630 V DC third and fourth rail |
| Track gauge | standard gauge |
A London-bound Class 501 train calls at Harrow and Wealdstone. The B1 headcode signifies that this train worked the Euston-Watford (and vice versa) service.
A refurbished Class 501 train awaits departure time at Broad Street station, shortly before the latter's closure. The B4 headcode signifies that this train worked the Broad Street—Richmond (and vice versa) service.
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