JackDavis16

On 04/03/2021 at 20:12, jools1959 said:

Regarding the 465 and 466 Networkers, be careful as between the BREL built Class 465’s (465/0 and 465/1) and the Metro-Cammell units (465/2’s and 466’s)  as there are a number of detail differences between the two builders.

 

They were supposed to be interchangeable regarding spare parts etc, but just look at the difference’s between the below the solebar electrical equipment access hatches.  There are internal differences as well, as well as ventilation.

 

I’ve attached several pictures taken by me in 2009, so hopefully they are of some use.

Thanks for the pictures, really shows the diversity of units within the class.

Do you think it's possible the differences extend to wheel size and wheelbase?

3 hours ago, BernardTPM said:

The Networkers have BREL series 3 bogies (as do the 442 trailers) so the wheelbase is 2600mm (roughly a metric 8' 6"). In Networkers the wheels are 840mm dia. which is about 2' 9".

Thanks for the information, just what I needed!

Thanks, that would make more sense. Do you think the 465 would be similar to the Wessex 442 with a 1040mm floor height?

I'm looking for any technical specifications for the Class 465 or 466 Networker EMUs.

Specifically I can't find any information on the wheel diameter or the size of the bogie or the clearance from the rails to the underside of the main bodywork.

The NSE years website has some limited schematics but is missing these measurements.

Currently for my model I am assuming a 3'6" motor wheel and 8'9" bogie size with a 3'9" clearance but I would like to be more accurate.