Bachmann 31-032, Class 350/1 Desiro 4 Car EMU Unit No 350-102 in London Midland ' livery

Bachnmann 31-032, Class 350/1 Desiro 4 Car EMU Unit No 350-102 in London Midland ' livery, alll new model from Bachmann DCC ready ( takes a 21 Pin Chip) Details include Working lights, illuminated interiors, detailed underfloor equipment From the current West Coast operation comes the Siemens Class 350 electric multiple unit now in service with London Midland and operating out of the Siemens depot at Northampton. A member of the Desiro family of trains built by Siemens for use in the UK, the Class 350s were originally part of the order for additional Class 450 units for South West Trains. Comprising of 30 four car units operating from the 25Kv overhead line system, they were initially fitted with dual overhead and third rail current collection systems. They were introduced into the former Central Trains and Silverlink franchises then coming to an end and earmarked for a combined franchise. These units carried an interim unbranded livery but have now been repainted in the colours of the current operator London Midland. The third rail collection system was removed at an early stage, although it can be reinstated easily if traffic demand requires them to be used elsewhere.Class information courtesy of Model Railway Express Mag.