313201 is operated by Southern and in late 2017 it was repainted in blue/grey to acknowledge the fact that it was the first 313 (originally numbered 313001) and the first of the second generation electric multiple units. The doors were painted light grey to account for modern accessibility requirements.

Model features:

• highly detailed 3 car electric multiple unit
• working, directional lights (with different appropriate styles for each version - original or revised)
• user switchable lighting functions
• low profile drive unit (in centre car)
• kinematic close coupling with electrical connections between cars
• detailed interior
• realistic pantograph
• DCC decoder socket (next 18)
• Fine wheelsets to NMRA RP25 standards

Prototype information:

The Class 313 and 314 are part of the PEP (Prototype Electro Pneumatic) family of units and were based on designs developed in the early 1970s for a new type of commuter train. The main fleet built between 1976 and 1981 comprised Classes 313 (Great Northern), 314 (Scottish region), 315 (Great Eastern), 507 (Merseyside) and 508 (Southern, then Merseyside) units.  The class 313 introduced innovative features such as Tightlock couplers and sliding doors, and were the first British units to incorporate both pantograph and third rail pick ups. The class 313s were the oldest units in service on the mainland at withdrawal in 2023.