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Bachmann 31-426C

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

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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
• Weathered

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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Model details

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’s 4‑CEP Class 411 is a 4‑car electric multiple‑unit model representing British Rail carriage number 7122 in Southern Railway green livery with small yellow panels. The kit is supplied weathered and includes both interior and directional lighting, an accessory pack and a 21‑pin DCC ready socket.

Key specifications: length 1 070 mm; minimum curve radius 438 mm (2nd radius); built to the British Rail Class 411 “4‑CEP” design produced between 1956 and 1963, of which 135 units were built. The model carries the manufacturer part number 31‑426C and is intended to depict the late‑crest period of British Railways.

The real Class 411 EMUs were constructed at Eastleigh Works using the Mk 1 carriage design, based on the Southern Railway 4‑COR of 1937. They served electrified routes in Kent, later operating in Sussex and Hampshire, and after privatisation worked for Connex South Central, Connex South Eastern and South West Trains. The fleet remained in service for 49 years before being replaced by modern Juniper and Electrostar units.