The British Rail Class 483 electric multiple units were originally built as 1938 tube stock units for London Underground. They were extensively refurbished between 1989 and 1992 by Eastleigh Works, for use on services on the Isle of Wight 's Island Line.

Deutsche Bahn Classes 483 and 484 are related fleets of electric multiple unit (EMU) trains ordered by German railway operator Deutsche Bahn for use on the Berlin S-Bahn system. They are designed and manufactured by a consortium of Stadler Rail and Siemens Mobility .

The British Rail Class 483 electrical multiple units were originally built by Metro-Cammell as 1938 tube stock units for London Underground. They were extensively refurbished between 1989 and 1992 by Eastleigh Works, for use on services on the Isle of Wight 's Island Line.

Aug 18, 2022 · 3 days into the hourly service commencing, South Western Railway announced that five ex District Line 'D' Stock trains in 2 car formation (the class 484s) would be replacing the class 483s. Meanwhile issues with the class 483s continued into November with several days of disruption and reduced timetables.

Already the oldest trains on the network when they arrived on the Island, the renumbered Class 483 were to see a remarkable further thirty years service, shuttling between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin.

The Class 483 is a class of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train previously operated on the by South Western Railway. Nothing unusual in that - The company operates a variety of unremarkable EMUs. However, these EMUs are special and, as suggested by their Art-Deco styling, their history stretches all the way back to the late-1930s.

Project 483 is all about telling the Class 483 story. Since the last of these trains were withdrawn in 2021, all remaining units have been fortunate enough to survive, and most of these are presented in their final livery of Island Line Red, or else in an interpretation of London Transport red.

The British Rail Class 483 electric multiple units were originally built as 1938 tube stock units for London Underground. They were extensively refurbished between 1989 and 1992 by Eastleigh Works, for use on services on the Isle of Wight's Island Line.

English: The British Rail Class 483 electrical multiple units were originally built by Metro-Cammell as 1938 tube stock units for the London Underground. They were extensively refurbished from 1989-92 by Eastleigh Works, for use on the Isle of Wight railway network on 'mainline' services from Ryde to Shanklin .

Class 483 EMU. Gallery. 1. 483006 seen at Ryde Esplanade on the Isle of Wight. Technical Details. Technical Details. Built: 1935-1940 by Metro-Cammell; Number built: 9 units were refurbished for mainline operations 1989-1992 with an addition used for spares; In service (1938-1988 as Underground stock) 1989 to present;