Class 168 - ADTranz Turbostar.

• DMSL(A)-MSL-MS-DMSL(B).
• Built ADTranz Derby 1998 for Chiltern Railways for use on the London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill services.
• Air conditioned with Aluminium bodies.
• One MTU 6R183TD13H Engine of 315 kW (422 hp) at 1900 rpm per car.
• Hydraulic Voith T211rzze transmission to ZF final drive.
• Gangways within unit only.
• Swing plug doors.
• Bogies one ADtranz P3-23 and one BREL T3-23 per car.
• Seating 2+2 facing / unidirectional.
• Dimensions 23.00 x 2.70 m (DMSL), 22.80 x 2.70 m (MS).
• Maximum Speed 100 mph.

Unit numbers are: 168001 to 168005. Entered service between July 1998 and October 1998. Some units only entered service with 3 cars - missing MS.

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