Class 303 Profile and Models
303016 at Milngavie in June 1986. ©Phil Richards
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The British Rail Class 303 electric multiple units, also known as "Blue Train" units, were introduced in 1960 for the electrification of the North Clyde and the Cathcart Circle lines in Strathclyde. They were initially classified as AM3 units before the introduction of the TOPS classification system, and were the dominant EMU on the Glasgow suburban railway network for over 25 years before being progressively phased out by newer rolling stock. The final units were withdrawn from service in 2002. The fleet's lifespan was 42 years.The units were later used on the Inverclyde and Argyle lines of the Glasgow suburban railway network as various electrification schemes came to fruition. |
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Type of Unit |
Electric Multiple Unit |
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Builder |
Pressed Steel |
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Build Dates |
1959 to 1961 |
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Total Built |
91 sets |
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Coaches Per Unit |
3-car |
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Power Output |
829hp |
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Top Speed |
75 mph |
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Operated By |
British Rail ScotRail |
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Main Duties |
Local Passenger |
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In Service Until |
2002 |
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Surviving Examples |
1 set |
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | DC Kits |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
DCK-Class-303 View |
Class 303 EMU 3-car kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Modern Traction Kits (MTK) |
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Requires assembly | Not set |
303-MTK View |
Class 303 EMU 3-car body kit | Awaiting Categorisation |
