The Class 158 is a two- or three-car diesel unit designed for regional express services. The bodyshells are aluminium with doors at each end of the passenger saloon.

2023年12月23日 · A snowy cab ride with some spectacular views when the sun comes from Carlisle to Settle from the cab of a class 158 DMU

The second part of the S&C in the snow Settle to Leeds from the cab of a class 158 DMU. Filmed around 2010.

The Class 158 was constructed between 1989 and 1992 by British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) at its Derby Litchurch Lane Works. The majority were built as two-car sets, but some three-car sets were also produced.

2023年8月7日 · BR research determined a more efficient method after the original method was adopted. When new, the driving technique for Springers was to apply a low power setting (at least Notch 2) to fill the torque converter at a stand, while holding Step 1 brake.

Compared with previous members of the Sprinter family, specifically the venerable Class 156 Super Sprinter, the Class 158 is much better suited to longer journeys with fewer stops and provides a much quieter and more comfortable environment.

This cab ride journey is aboard a Class 158 2-Car Unit of Northern Rail from Leeds to Carlisle. Locations calling at. Shipley, Bingley, Keighley, Skipton, Settle, Kirkby Stephen & Appleby terminating at Carlisle.

2012年6月22日 · The Class 158 was truly British and was built in Derby during some of the last British Rail Engineering Limited days. She was built as a 2 or 3-car DMU although today all of them have been converted to 2-car sets or into Class 159.

British Rail Class 158 Express Sprinter is a type of diesel multiple unit (DMU) train. They were built for British Rail between 1989 and 1992 by BREL at their Derby Works. They were built to replace old DMUs and locomotive-hauled passenger trains. Class 159 trains are almost the same as Class 158s. They work many non-electrified services such ...

2011年6月25日 · I'm quite interested in various driving techniques of the class 158 series. In particular I'm interested to know what 'notch' is required for an average, flat, start. I know notch 3 is used to get going, but once it's rolling is it notched straight …