CLASS 424
| In 1997 Adtranz tried to answer the UK shortage of modern
'new-build' EMUs by offering a major and total body replacement for existing
slam door underframes using a modern state of the art 'Electrostar' body
shell. To prove the concept, the DTC from CIG 1761 was rebuilt at Adtranz
Derby and showed to customers. It was hauled on the main line to Victoria
for demonstration in early 1998 before returning to Adtranz Derby and stored.
A large number of internal variations were available on the product such as first or standard class high or low density seating and ac/dc power collection. The project was know as the Adtranz Classic and surprisingly a Railtrack numeric classification of 424 was issued. |
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| Demonstration vehicle | |
| Number range: | 424001 |
| Former number range: | 1761 |
| Alpha code: | - |
| Introduced: | Originally - 1965, Rebuilt - 1997 |
| Built/rebuilt by: | Originally - BR York, Rebuilt Adtranz Derby |
| Formation: | DSO |
| Vehicle numbers: | 76112 |
| Set length: | - |
| Vehicle length: | 20.656m |
| Height: | 3.783m |
| Width: | 2.80m |
| Seating: | On demonstrator - 77S |
| Internat layout: | 2+3 high density |
| Gangway: | Within set |
| Toilets: | Available on production vehicle |
| Weight: | xx? |
| Brake type: | Air (EP/Auto) |
| Bogie type: | On demonstrator - B4 |
| Power collection: | 750V dc thord rail |
| Traction motor type: | Not fitted |
| Horsepower: | - |
| Max speed: | 100mph |
| Coupling type: | Tightlock |
| Multiple restriction: | Not authorised on demonstrator |
| Door type: | Sliding |
| Special features: |