The BR Class 101 Daisy is a Train Sim World diesel multiple unit (DMU) that operated passenger services in the United Kingdom from 1956 to 2003. The Class 101 was the most successful and longest-running DMU of the first generation of British Rail DMUs.
Characteristics:
- Construction: Built by Metro-Cammell in Birmingham, England from 1956 to 1959
- Body: Steel with aluminum roof panels
- Power: Two 11.3 liter, six cylinder diesel engines
- Top speed: 70 mph (110 km/h)
- Carriages: Two, three, or four car units, with two driving carriages
- Doors: Slam doors
Operation:
- Operated on a variety of lines in the UK, including the Bury-Bacup line, East Anglia, and Essex
- Withdrawn from service on December 24, 2003
Preservation:
- Many Class 101s are preserved on heritage railways, including the Great Central Railway and North NorfolkRailway.
Manufacturer of BR Class 101
Metro-Cammell
