Class 466 'Networker' Profile and Models

466028 at Sundridge Park in July 2015. ©Train Photos

The Class 466 EMUs were built between 1993 and 1994 by Metro-Cammell in Washwood Heath, for the Network SouthEast sector of British Rail. As part of the privatisation of British Rail, all were sold to Angel Trains. They were operated by Network SouthEast until 1997, and then by Connex South Eastern until 2003, South Eastern Trains until 2006 and Southeastern to the present day. Class 466 units operate in multiple with Class 465s. They were historically used as individual units on rural routes, mainly the Sheerness Line between Sittingbourne and Sheerness. However, owing to their non-compliance with accessibility standards, since 1 January 2021 they may only run coupled to a Class 465. Some are scheduled to be replaced by Class 707s, with two hauled to Worksop for store by Harry Needle Railroad Company in June 2021. (Information provided via Wikipedia)
Type of Unit	Electric Multiple Unit
Builder	Metro-Cammell
Build Dates	1993 to 1994
Total Built	43 2-car Sets
Power Output	1,500 hp
Top Speed	75 mph
Passenger Capacity	168 Seats
Operated By	British Rail Connex South Eastern South Eastern Trains Southeastern
Main Duties	Passenger Services
In Service Until	Present
Surviving Examples	All in service