Class 303 Profile and Models

Class 303

303016 at Milngavie in June 1986. ©Phil Richards

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 The final units were withdrawn from service in 2002.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.

(Information provided via Wikipedia)

Type of Unit

Electric Multiple Unit

Builder

Pressed Steel

Build Dates

1959 to 1961

Total Built

91 sets

Coaches Per Unit

3-car

Power Output

829hp

Top Speed

75 mph

Operated By

British Rail
ScotRail

Main Duties

Local Passenger

In Service Until

2002

Surviving Examples

1 set

 

Products awaiting categorisation

Scale Brand Image Construction Type DCC Capability Product Code Product Title Livery
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) DC Kits DCK-Class-303 Class 303 EMU 3-car kit Requires assembly Not set DCK-Class-303
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Class 303 EMU 3-car kit Awaiting Categorisation
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) Modern Traction Kits (MTK) 303-MTK Class 303 EMU 3-car body kit Requires assembly Not set 303-MTK
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Class 303 EMU 3-car body kit Awaiting Categorisation