Further Use
Following withdrawal from passenger service, several vehicles were sold for further use with London Underground. They were used primarily for special excursions trains on the Metropolitan Line, hauled by either steam locomotives, or the preserved electric locomotive No. 12 "Sarah Siddons".
Details of the vehicles sold to London Underground are given below. For further information, see London Underground coaching stock.
| Unit Number | Type | Phase | DTSO | TFK | TBSK | DTSO | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | 430 | 8030 | 4TC | Phase 2 | - | 71163 | - | - |
| 412 | 8012 | - | 4TC | Phase 1 | - | 70855 | 70823 | - |
| 413 | 8013 | - | 4TC | Phase 1 | - | - | 70824 | - |
| 415 | 8015 | - | 4TC | Phase 1 | 76297 | - | - | 76298 |
| 427 | 8027 | - | 4TC | Phase 1 | 76322 | - | - | - |
| 428 | 8028 | - | 4TC | Phase 1 | 76324 | - | - | - |
Six 4TC vehicles were formed into a test train in 1994 for use by Eurostar to test the third rail pick-ups for use by the Class 373 EMUs. This train consisted of two DTSOs, three TFKs and a TBSK, combined with a Class 73 locomotive and converted Class 33 Driving Van.
Preserved set 417, running with only three coaches, and preserved class 33/1 33103 were hired to Silverlink for a short time in August 1999 for use on the North London Line.
Read more about this topic: British Rail Class 438
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