British Rail Mark 5 (InterCity 250)
| British Rail Mark 5 (InterCity 250) | |
|---|---|
1:20 model of a Mk 5 coach | |
| In service | Proposed 1994/1995 |
| Number built | None |
| Formation | 9 carriage sets |
| Capacity | 52 / 88 seats – first / standard class per carriage |
| Operators | InterCity West Coast (Proposed) |
| Lines served | West Coast Main Line (see Project Description) |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Integral Steel or Aluminium monocoque |
| Car length | 26 m (85 ft 4 in) over buffers |
| Width | 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) |
| Height | Unknown |
| Doors | Hinged Plug, pneumatically operated |
| Maximum speed | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
| Weight | c. 35 – 42 tonnes |
| HVAC | Air-Conditioned, Pressure Sealed. |
| Bogies | Unknown |
| Braking system(s) | Disc, pneumatically operated |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
The British Rail Mark 5 is the designation given to the planned passenger rolling stock for the InterCity 250 project, a plan to improve speeds on the West Coast Main Line that was ultimately cancelled.