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rdf:type
rdfs:label
  • British Rail Class 308
rdfs:comment
  • The British Rail (BR) Class 308 alternating current (AC) electric multiple units (EMU) were built by BR at York Carriage Works, in three batches, from 1959–61. They were initially classified as AM8 units before the introduction of TOPS.
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numberbuilt
  • 45
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Formation
  • 3
refurbishment
  • 1981
carbody
  • Steel
traction motors
  • 4
doors
  • Slam
factory
multipleworking
  • Within ER EMU stock, later within class
Service
  • 1959
safety
Brakes
  • Air
Name
  • British Rail Class 308
ImageSize
  • 300
Caption
  • 308143
hvac
  • Electric
Manufacturer
Operator
Code
  • AM8
Family
  • 1959
Background
  • #012545
collectionmethod
abstract
  • The British Rail (BR) Class 308 alternating current (AC) electric multiple units (EMU) were built by BR at York Carriage Works, in three batches, from 1959–61. They were initially classified as AM8 units before the introduction of TOPS.