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Southern Railway (UK) class 4-SUB
British Rail class 405
Great Britain | 1941
185 produced
4-SUB No. 4101 in a Southern Railway promotional photo
4-SUB No. 4101 in a Southern Railway promotional photo
Variantearly variantlate variant
General
Built1941-1951
ManufacturerEastleigh
Axle configB-2+2-2+2-2+2-B 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Seats456
Dimensions and Weights
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Power
Power sourceelectric - DC
Electric system750 V
Hourly power1,100 hp (820 kW)1,000 hp (746 kW)
Top speed75 mph
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