Last day of service for BR Class 483
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Last day of service for BR Class 483
Image: © Paul Coueslant Taken: 3 Jan 2021
Ryde-bound Island Line Train 006 shortly after its 12.24pm departure from Sandown station. The destination board above the lights reads 'PIER HEAD, 483 FINAL DAY, 1989-2021'. Sunday 3rd January 2021 marked the end of service on the Isle of Wight for this ex-London Underground 1938 tube stock, with replacement by refurbished former District Line trains scheduled later in the year.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.659653
Longitude
-1.158023