British Railways Mark 1 coach

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:accessibility limited for disabled passengers
gptkbp:aircraft_operated 2-axle
gptkbp:artistic_influence influenced later designs
gptkbp:availability available as scale models
gptkbp:brakes vacuum brakes
gptkbp:capacity up to 72 passengers
gptkbp:collects sought after by collectors
gptkbp:color British Railways corporate identity
varied over the years
gptkbp:cuisine available in buffet cars
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in films and media
gptkbp:current_use heritage railways
gptkbp:date 1950s
gptkbp:design steel construction
gptkbp:features air conditioning
high ceilings
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:historical_event preserved examples exist
gptkbp:historical_significance widely used in UK railways
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label British Railways Mark 1 coach
gptkbp:interior_features wood paneling
open plan
green livery
gptkbp:introduced 1951
gptkbp:legacy iconic British railway coach
gptkbp:length 20.3 meters
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections required
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:modifications some coaches modified for modern use
gptkbp:notable_features large windows
gptkbp:number_built over 3,000
gptkbp:operational_history long service life
gptkbp:operational_status some still in service
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:1975
gptkbp:railway_line important part of UK railway history
often used in train sets.
used in express and local trains
used in multiple unit formations
various UK train operators
gptkbp:replaced_by Mark 2 coach
gptkbp:retirement_year many retired from regular service
gptkbp:safety_features fire-resistant materials
gptkbp:seating_capacity generally positive feedback
improved seating
gptkbp:services gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:type passenger coach
gptkbp:used_in various train services
gptkbp:variant first class, second class, buffet
gptkbp:weight approximately 30 tons
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3