Class 438 4TC Profile and Models
408 neat Vauxhall, London in July 1975. ©Hugh Llewelyn
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The British Rail TC (Trailer Control) multiple units were unpowered fixed formations of 3 or 4 carriages with a driving position at each end of the set, converted by BR's Holgate Road carriage works from locomotive-hauled Mark 1 carriages in 1966–1967 and 1974. The units built on experience gained from the prototype 6TC unit. In time the 3 car units (3TC, numbered in the series 3xx) were reformed into four car units (4TC numbered in the series 4xx) to match the rest of the fleet and later classified as Class 442. This was later changed to Class 491, under which they spent the majority of their working lives. Shortly before withdrawal they were reclassified Class 438 and the units were renumbered to 8001-8034. |
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Type of Unit |
750V DC 3rd-Rail Electric Multiple Unit |
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Builder |
BR Holgate Road Carriage Works |
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Build Dates |
1966 to 1967 |
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Total Built |
34 units |
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Coaches Per Unit |
4 |
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Power Output |
1,000hp |
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Top Speed |
90mph |
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Operated By |
British Rail |
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Main Duties |
Suburban Passenger |
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In Service Until |
1989 |
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Surviving Examples |
2 sets |
OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)
BR blue
BR blue and grey
BR research department
NSE - Network SouthEast
Awaiting Categorisation
Products awaiting categorisation
| Scale | Brand | Image | Construction Type | DCC Capability | Product Code | Product Title | Livery |
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| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Bachmann Branchline |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Not set |
32-645 View |
Class 438 4-TC 4-Car Multiple Unit 428 London Transport Lined Maroon | |
| OO Gauge (1:76 Scale) | Kitbuilt |
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RTR/RTUse/Pre-assembled | Unpowered |
KB2226 View |
Class 491 4-TC 410 in BR Blue and Grey - Kit built from Hornby Dublo coaches and white metal ends | Awaiting Categorisation |
