The Siemens Desiro electric multiple unit train is designed to accommodate a range of customer options, including choice of overhead or third rail power sources at several different voltages.The 3rd rail DC power collection system units built for operation on the former Southern region routes have been allocated TOPS class 450, the standardisation in the design being noticeable on these units which retain the lowered roof deck section for a pantograph.
Although these units are passed through the train washer plant regularly as part of the Siemens preventative maintenance servicing programme a days' service kicks up a lot of dust and dirt which collects on the underframe and body sides. The roof sections of the livery stripes also develop sun-bleaching effects and these weathering effects have been incorporated into the model.
Era 9. DCC and Sound Ready 21 pin decoder required for DCC operation, sound decoder and speaker required for sound operation. Directional lighting. Internal lighting. Length 1075mm