Class 180 'Adelante' Profile and Models
180112 at Doncaster in June 2012. ©Foulger Railway Photography
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The fleet of Class 180 'Adelante' sets were produced for First Great Western at Alstom Washwood Heath in 2000 and 2001.They form part of the Coradia 1000 family, alongside the Class 175. After recurring technical problems with the trains, FGW handed them all back to leasing company Angel Trains in 2008/09. After a period in store, they were leased to Hull Trains and Grand Central, while the remaining five units returned to service with FGW. The latter five have since moved to Grand Central, whilst the four Hull Trains units have been transferred to East Midlands Railway. (Information provided via Wikipedia) |
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Type of Unit |
Diesel |
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Builder |
Alstom |
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Build Dates |
2000 - 2001 |
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Total Built |
14 |
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Power Output |
3,750 hp |
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Top Speed |
125 mph |
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Passenger Capacity |
287 |
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Operated By |
Arriva Rail North |
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Main Duties |
Regional Passenger |
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In Service Until |
Present |
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Surviving Examples |
14 |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
First Great Western
Hull Trains
Grand Central Trains
East Midlands Railway
N Gauge
