Class 450 036 South Western Railway

The British Rail Class 450 third-rail DC Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) began service during 2003. They are a part of the Siemens ‘Desiro UK’ modular train family. Used for outer suburban services and with a maximum speed of 100mph, the Class 450s were built with standard and first class accommodation.

In April 2001, 785 vehicles were ordered by South West Trains in order to complete the replacement of its slam-door rolling stock, in accordance with its franchise commitment to do so by 2005, as the slam-door trains were coming to the end of their useful lives and did not meet modern health and safety requirements. Introduction to service was delayed by the required power supply upgrades capable of powering the new trains, which feature air conditioning, something that was not present in the slam-door trains they replaced. In the December 2004 timetable change, the Class 450 Desiros began serving most intended routes, although introduction was delayed until June 2005 in some areas. The units are owned by and leased from Angel Trains.

The entire Class 450 series consists of four-car multiple units, semi permanently formed as DMOC (A), TOSL, TOSLW and DMOC (B). Now operated by South Western Railway (SWR), the Class 450s operate on certain London commuter routes, as well as outer suburban and regional services from London Waterloo, and local services outside of the London area. They are used on all SWR lines.

The Siemens ‘Desiro UK’ family also includes units of Classes 185, 350, 360, 380 and 444. The Class 450s are the most numerous trains in South Western Railway's fleet, and also the most numerous units in the Desiro UK family.

Model

1:76 Scale model of a Class 450 Electric Locomotive decorated in South Western Railway livery. This model features lots of expertly applied details as based on the prototype, a high level of body detail and excellent running characteristics.

Features

• 1:76 Scale Model
• Analogue DC Model
• Electrical Connection Couplings
• Highly Detailed Finish
• Directional and Internal Lighting

Contents

• 1 x Bachmann Electric Locomotive

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