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            “Glasgow Blue Train” 303067 stands at Crewe with a local service, 30th January 1982.

Unit History
The electric multiple unit fleet introduced as part of the Glasgow suburban electrification scheme where painted in a light blue livery (commonly called electric blue) and as part of the publicity to promote the services they where dubbed “The Blue Train”. The ninety-one, three-car units were built by Pressed Steel at Linwood near Paisley, from 1959–1961 classified as class AM3. They later became class 303 and were formed with two driving trailers, with an intermediate motor coach containing the motor bogies and electrical equipment. The class was built in two batches; units 303001-035 were built 1959-60 and units 303036-091 were built 1960-61. The units had many features which made them state of the art at the time of their introduction; this included the use of air brakes and pneumatically operated sliding passenger doors. In the early 1980’s, following a decline in passengers in the Glasgow area, several Class 303s were transferred to North West England (Longsight) and 303067 was one of the units transferred. It was withdrawn circa 1991.

Taken in: UK / England / Shavington cum Gresty / Crewe (show map)

Taken on: January 30, 1982

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