British Rail Class 252
| British Rail Class 252 | |
|---|---|
 Prototype HST 252 001 at Weston-super-Mare in 1975. | |
| Manufacturer | BREL Crewe |
| Constructed | 1972 |
| Number built | 1 trainset |
| Number in service | 0 |
| Formation | Two power cars flanking 10 Mark 3 coaches |
| Fleet numbers | 252 001 |
| Operator(s) | British Rail Western Region |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
| Prime mover(s) | Paxman Valenta 12RP200L, 2 off |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Class 252 was the classification allocated to the prototype High Speed Train unit, numbered 252001.
