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Bachmann 31-426B

Class 411 4-CEP 4-Car EMU 7122 BR (SR) Green (Small Yellow Panels)

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Prototype Era
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

Class 411 4-CEP 4-Car EMU 7122 BR (SR) Green (Small Yellow Panels)

 

Highlights

• Accessory pack
• Interior lighting
• Directional lighting

History

 

The British Rail Class 411 (or 4-CEP) electric multiple units were built at Eastleigh works from 1956–63 for the newly electrified main lines in Kent. These units were constructed using a standard Mk1 design and based on the general philosophy of the Southern Railway’s main line 4 -COR design of 1937. Variants of the class 411 design included the class 410 and class 412 4 BEP units, which contained a buffet car in place of a standard trailer. They were later used on services in Sussex and Hampshire. Following the privatisation of British Rail in 1995, the units were used on Connex South Central, Connex South Eastern and South West Trains franchises. They were ultimately replaced by Juniper and Electrostar units during the industry’s drive to eliminate ‘slam-door’ rolling stock for reasons of safety and modernisation. The fleet's lifespan was 49 years; these units are the longest-lived BR Mark 1 EMUs.

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Prototype information

^* Class names often change over the lifespan of a locomotive, so this is not necessarily the class name used by the operator in the period modelled.

Bachmann British Rail Class 411 “4‑CEP” 4‑car EMU, running number 7128, is supplied in a pristine condition with a green livery featuring the Late Crest and small yellow panels.

The model measures 1,070 mm in length, is DCC ready with a 21‑pin socket, and can negotiate a minimum radius of 438 mm (2nd radius). Both directional and interior lighting are fitted. It represents an electric multiple unit built between 1956 and 1963, of which 135 were produced. The manufacturer part number is 31‑426B and the period represented is British Railways Late Crest.

The original Class 411 units were constructed at Eastleigh works using the standard Mk1 design, based on the Southern Railway 4‑COR of 1937. They operated on electrified main lines in Kent and later on services in Sussex and Hampshire, before passing to Connex South Central, Connex South Eastern and South West Trains after privatisation. The fleet served for 49 years before being replaced by newer Juniper and Electrostar trains.

The Bachmann kit includes an accessory pack and provides both interior and directional lighting, offering a detailed and accurate representation of the historic “slam‑door” EMU.