UK British Class 303 - TransClyde

UK BR Class 303 - TransClyde

Bring the British Rail Class 303 to Transport Fever 3 in its distinctive TransClyde livery. This detailed Scottish suburban electric multiple unit is provided as a complete three-car set, with a driving trailer at each end and a powered motor-brake carriage in the centre. FEATURES

LIVE NEXT-STATION DISPLAY The front destination screen features a live illuminated green LED display that automatically shows the train's next scheduled station on its assigned line. Station names change as the train progresses.

- Live next-station destination displays on both driving cabs, updating with the train route. - Three-car electric multiple unit: DTSO + MBSO + BDTSO, with 618 kW and a 75 mph top speed. - Animated sliding passenger doors and hinged driver doors, with dedicated door sounds and departure timing. - Passenger boarding and alighting paths, visible seated passengers and drivers in the cabs. - Directional headlights and red tail lights, plus illuminated saloons and driving cabs. - Articulated pantograph with track-aware control for overhead electrification and compatible UK third-rail tracks. - Electric traction, auxiliary, rolling, rail-joint, flange, braking, door and horn audio. - Detailed interiors and equipment, original TransClyde markings, subtle metallic exterior paint and metallic underframe components. - Custom buy-menu artwork for the full unit and individual carriages.

The Real Class 303 — History

The British Rail Class 303 was one of Scotland's most recognisable electric trains and played an important role in modernising Glasgow's suburban railway network.

Originally classified AM3, 91 three-car units were manufactured by Pressed Steel at Linwood, near Paisley, between 1959 and 1961. Introduced into passenger service in 1960, they quickly became known as Glasgow's famous Blue Trains, thanks to their distinctive Caledonian Blue livery.

These trains served the newly electrified North Clyde network, connecting Glasgow with destinations including Helensburgh, Balloch and Airdrie.

Each unit consisted of two driving trailers and a central motor coach containing the electric traction equipment. The trains operated using overhead electric power and became a familiar sight on Scotland's suburban railways.

Throughout their working lives, the Class 303 units received several different British Rail and Strathclyde-era liveries and underwent refurbishment to extend their service lives. Some also operated around Greater Manchester.

After more than four decades carrying passengers, the final Class 303 units were withdrawn in 2002, having provided approximately 42 years of service.

A preserved three-car example survives at the Museum of Scottish Railways in Bo'ness, ensuring this important piece of Scottish railway history is remembered.

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