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| British Rail Standard Open |
A Mk1 SO at the Midland Railway Centre in 2006 |
|
| In service |
1963- |
| Manufacturer |
BR Swindon,BR Derby, Eastleigh, York and Birmingham RCW |
| Operator |
British Rail |
| Specifications |
| Car length |
64 ft 6 in |
| Width |
9 ft 3 in |
| Height |
12 ft 9 1/2 in |
| Maximum speed |
90-100 mph |
| Weight |
34 tons |
Second Open or Standard Open (coded SO) is a British coach designation for open-plan second class (later standard class) coaches with 2+1 abreast seating, usually seating 48 passengers. Second class coaches with more conventional 2+2 abreast seating were designated Tourist Standard Open (TSO).
