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Eastleigh Works BR 483

Built by Metro Cammell, BRC&W

Top speed
72 km/h
45 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the Eastleigh Works BR 483

Discover the BR 483, an iconic British electric multiple unit (EMU).

This distinctive train, also known by its Isle of Wight Railway (IWR 483) and South West Trains (SWT 483) designations, is a 2-car set.

Built by Metro Cammell and BRC&W, it boasts a seating capacity of 84 passengers and reaches a top speed of 72 km/h.

Refurbished between 1989 and 1992 at Eastleigh Works, the BR 483 operates on a 750 V DC third rail system and is part of the "Tube stock" family, running on a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Eastleigh Works BR 483 technical specifications

Value
FamilyTube stock
Built byMetro Cammell, BRC&W
RefurbishedEastleigh Works 1989 - 1992
Top speed72 km/h45 mph
Electric systems
  • 750 V DC (3rd rail)
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation2 cars
Capacity84 seats
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Operators of the Eastleigh Works BR 483

Railway companies that have operated the BR 483, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
British Railways BoardBR 483United Kingdom
Isle of Wight Railway Co. Ltd.IWR 483United Kingdom
South West TrainsSWT 483United Kingdom

Eastleigh Works BR 483 photos

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