'New' 483001 - Ryde Esplanade Pier Shuttle.
Smell that new paint! Having only arrived on the Isle of Wight from Eastleigh Works on July 5th 1989, and only entering service on July 13th, 483001 was still gleaming when captured on the Ryde Pier Shuttle two days later at Ryde Esplanade on July 15th. The transition from Pier to Terra Firma can be seen alongside the rear car. 001 had a slight livery variation compared to the other units delivered, the yellow front was extended right round to the cab side and down to the bottom lower edge. Subsequent units had a revised yellow panel.
483001 was the first of nine x two-car class 483's sent to the Isle of Wight between 1989-1992. A further two bodyshells (483010) also made the trip across the Solent as a 'strategic reserve' should any of the nine service units be damaged, or in anticipation of increased demand requiring another unit to be formed.
'New' 483001 - Ryde Esplanade Pier Shuttle.
Smell that new paint! Having only arrived on the Isle of Wight from Eastleigh Works on July 5th 1989, and only entering service on July 13th, 483001 was still gleaming when captured on the Ryde Pier Shuttle two days later at Ryde Esplanade on July 15th. The transition from Pier to Terra Firma can be seen alongside the rear car. 001 had a slight livery variation compared to the other units delivered, the yellow front was extended right round to the cab side and down to the bottom lower edge. Subsequent units had a revised yellow panel.
483001 was the first of nine x two-car class 483's sent to the Isle of Wight between 1989-1992. A further two bodyshells (483010) also made the trip across the Solent as a 'strategic reserve' should any of the nine service units be damaged, or in anticipation of increased demand requiring another unit to be formed.