Howat, Colin J.

Glasgow Blue Trains: Class 303 and Class 311 EMUs

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ISBN 13:: 9781398105683
author:: Howat, Colin J.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Amberley Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 1.4 x 23.4 x 23.4 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
Condition:: New
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The Glasgow Blue Trains: Class 303 and Class 311 EMUs This book tells the story of two iconic train classes that played a significant role in Glasgow's electrification in the early 1960s. Initially used for services between Helensburgh Central, Airdrie, and various branch lines on the North Clyde area, they later expanded to cover the South Clyde area, connecting Glasgow Central with destinations across the region. As the years passed, newer multiple units like the Class 314 were introduced, reducing the use of these older trains. However, some have survived into preservation, with one Class 303 unit still in operation at Bo'ness and part of a Class 311 unit preserved at the Summerlee Heritage Centre near Glasgow. This book covers the history of both classes from their introduction to privatisation, offering a unique insight into the evolution of Glasgow's rail network.

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