Class 120s and 377/387s proposed for 'N'

Following delivery of its N gauge Class 320/321 units, and ongoing progress on its Class 313/4 PEP units, Revolution Trains is to offer Britain’s most populous train, the Class 377/387 'Electrostar' electric multiple unit, as its next N gauge model.

Revolution is planning to offer the Class 387 units, with gasket-frame glazing, and the earlier Class 377 design with ribbon glazing, in liveries including Southern, GWR, First Capital Connect, and South Eastern along with Great Northern and possibly Heathrow and Gatwick Express. Models will feature a high specification and detailing with low-profile motor, interior detailing and factory-fitted directional and saloon interior lighting, tinted glazing where appropriate, Next-18 DCC interface and sound versions.

Models are in development with pre-ordering expected to open before the end of the year and delivery expected around 12-18 months later, depending on the ongoing recovery from Covid and energy disruptions. Images graphics released are illustrative, and not representative of the model CAD.

Class 120 for N

Meanwhile, after the release of its Class 128 Diesel Parcels Unit, Revolution Trains is offering the Swindon-built 2- and 3-car Class 120 cross country diesel multiple units, aimed at the transition era enthusiast. This model builds on the development carried out for its Class 128 Diesel Parcels Unit, and will use the same tried and tested chassis to speed development and aim to reduce costs, while retaining the performance, specification and detailing expected.

Models will be offered in two-car and three-car sets in liveries reflecting the working lives of these stalwart workhorses – a selection of possible liveries is shown and models are expected to be available to pre-order from early next year.

No complete Class 120 units survived into preservation – the only remaining vehicle from the entire fleet is TSLRB 59276 at the Great Central railway in Leicestershire. However, several vehicles – including a complete set – of the similar Swindon-built Class 126 units are preserved at the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway, and Revolution visited these earlier this year as part of its preliminary research, being aware of the differences between these and the Class 120s.

For further details, visit the Revolution Trains website.

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