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The fleet consisted of several Mark 1 and Mark 2B vehicles, and eight former British Rail Class 438 Electrical Multiple Unit trailer set vehicles. All vehicles were painted in the maroon livery of the Metropolitan Railway , and were normally based at West Ruislip depot. The fleet remained in use until 2003 , when all vehicles were stored. In 2005 , Metronet decided to dispose of it coaching stock. The Mark 2B TSO vehicles and one 4-car trailer set have been sold for preservation, and the rest remain advertised for sale. The full list of vehicles is given below. Electrical multiple units''' These are former Class 438 4TC vehicles, and were purchased in 1992 . One vehicle, TFK no. 70855 was used as a support coach for locomotives. The remaining seven vehicles were marshalled into two coaching sets. The 3-car unit was formed of 76298+70823+76322, whilst the 4-car unit was formed of 76297+70824+71163+76324. Coaches These vehicles were used as standard locomotive-hauled coaching stock. Mark 1 BSK 35011, prior to purchase by London Underground, was used a brake force runner and numbered 977588. |
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