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Great Western Railway diesel railcars
In 1934, the GWR introduced its first four-axle, lightweight high-speed diesel railcar. Built by Park Royal, it was powered by a 130-hp AEC diesel engine. Due to its streamlined body, it was also called “Flying Banana...
General
| Property | Great Western Railway diesel railcars Remove |
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| Built | 1934-1937 |
| Manufacturers | Park Royal, Gloucester Railway Carriage & Wagon Co. |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Great Western Railway diesel railcars Remove |
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| Empty weight | 26.6 t |
Power plant
| Property | Great Western Railway diesel railcars Remove |
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| Engine | AEC |
| Engine type | 2x 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | Great Western Railway diesel railcars Remove |
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| Power source | diesel-mechanic |
| Indicated power | 194 kW (264 PS) |
| Top speed | 129 km/h |
