British Rail Class 483

class of British electric multiple unit

The British Rail Class 483 electrical multiple units were originally built by Metro-Cammell as 1938 tube stock units for London Underground. They were extensively refurbished between 1989 and 1992 by Eastleigh Works, for use on services on the Isle of Wight's Island Line. This was despite having already worked for nearly fifty years on the London Underground. The units replaced the even older and life-expired Class 485 and Class 486 units, which were introduced in 1967, but were originally built as 'Standard' stock units for the London Electric Railway in 1923.

British Rail Class 483
Class 483, no. 483001, pictured in 1989. At the time, the line was operated as part of Network SouthEast.
In service1938 on London Underground
1989- 2021 on Island Line
ManufacturerMetro Cammell
Formation2 cars per trainset
Capacity84 seats
Operator(s)Island Line Trains
Depot(s)Ryde depot
Specifications
Maximum speed45 mph
Weight55 tonnes
Power output500 kW
Electric system(s)750 V DC 3rd rail
Track gaugeStandard gauge

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