British Rail Class 414

The British Rail Class 414 (or 2 HAP) were two-car electric multiple units that were built between 1956 and 1963. They were withdrawn in 1995.

British Rail Class 414
2 HAP
6159 heading north from Maidstone Barracks in 1980
In service1956-1995
ManufacturerBR Eastleigh Works
Order no.
  • BR: 30314 (DMBSO, 65393-65396)
  • 30316 (DTCsoL, 77115-77118)
  • 30319 (DMBSO, 65397-65403)
  • 30320 (DTCsoL, 77119-77125)
  • 30388 (DMBSO, 65404-65434)
  • 30389 (DTCsoL, 77126-77156)
  • 30452 (DMBSO, 61241-61303)
  • 30453 (DTCsoL, 75361-75423)
  • 30617 (DMBSO, 61648-61688)
  • 30618 (DTCsoL, 75700-75740)
  • 30711 (DMBSO, 61962-61988)
  • 30712 (DTCsoL, 75995-76021)
ReplacedClass 402
Constructed1956-1963
Entered service1957
Number built209
FormationTwo cars per trainset:
DMBSO+DTCsoL
Diagram
  • BR: EB269 or BR400 (DMBSO)
  • EB270 or BR400 (DMBSO)
  • EB279 (65405, refurbished)
  • EE361 or BR441 (DTCsoL)
Design code2 HAP
Fleet numbers
  • SR design: 5601-5636 (414/1, sets)
  • BR design: 6001-6042, later 42xx (414/2, sets)
  • 6043-6173, later 43xx (414/3, sets)
  • 14521-14556, 61241-61303, 61648-61688, 61962-61988, 65393-65434 (DMBS)
  • 16001-16036, 75361-75423, 75700-75740, 75995-76021, 77115-77156 (DTC)
Capacity
  • SR: 18F/122S (total)
  • 84S (DMBS)
  • 18F/38S (DTC)
  • BR: 19F/134S (total)
  • 84S (DMBS)
  • 19F/50S (DTC)
OperatorsBritish Rail
Depots
  • East Wimbledon
  • Ramsgate
Lines servedSouthern Region
Specifications
Car body constructionSteel
Train length
  • SR: 129 ft 6 in (39.47 m)
  • BR: 132 ft 8+12 in (40.450 m)
Car length
  • SR: 62 ft 6 in (19.05 m)
  • BR: 63 ft 11+12 in (19.495 m)
Width9 ft 3 in (2.819 m)
Height
  • SR: 12 ft 9+12 in (3.899 m)
  • BR: 12 ft 9+14 in (3.893 m)
EntryBR: 3 ft 9 in (1.14 m)
DoorsSlam
Wheelbase
  • BR: 46 ft 6 in (14.17 m) (bogie centres)
  • 8 ft 9 in (2.67 m) (motor bogie)
  • 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) (others)
Maximum speedBR: 90 mph (140 km/h)
Weight
  • SR: 40 t (39 long tons; 44 short tons) (DMBSO)
  • 32 t (31 long tons; 35 short tons)
  • BR: 42 t (41 long tons; 46 short tons) (DMBSO)
  • 32.5 t (32.0 long tons; 35.8 short tons) (DTCsoL)
Traction motorsTwo EE507
Power output2 x 250 hp (186 kW)
500 hp (373 kW)
HVACElectric
Electric system(s)750/850 V DC third rail
Current collector(s)Contact shoe
UIC classificationBo′2′+2′2′
Bogies
  • SR: SR
  • BR: Commonwealth (inner), mk3 (outer) (sets, 6112-6141)
  • Mk4 (others)
Braking system(s)Air (EP/Auto)
Coupling system
Multiple working1951, 1957, 1963, 1966 SR Emus
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
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