Class 423 4-VEP Profile and Models
3427 at Eastleigh in September 2001. ©Steve Jones
The fleet of Class 423 '4-VEP' electric multiple units were built at BR York & Derby Works between 1967 and 1974. These 'slam-door' EMUs featured opening doors next to every seating area and were the last coaching stock in this format built for BR. They were mostly found working outer-suburban services in South London and rural services in Kent, Sussex and Hampshire. They remained in service on these lines for 38 years, before finally being replaced by Electrostar and Desiro EMUs in the mid-2000s. |
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Type of Unit |
750 V DC 3rd-Rail Electric Multiple Unit |
Builder |
BR York Works BR Derby Works |
Build Dates |
1967 to 1974 |
Total Built |
194 4-car sets |
Power Output |
1,000 hp |
Top Speed |
90 mph |
Passenger Capacity |
42 (First Class) 280 (Standard Class) |
Operated By |
British Rail Connex South Eastern Trains Southern South West Trains |
Main Duties |
Local & Regional Passenger |
In Service Until |
2005 |
Surviving Examples |
2 x Full sets + 2 x Driving Trailers |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)