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These may have been converted at Doncaster in 1980. Originally they were BR Eastleigh (1957) class 501 vehicles they could work off 3rd rail or use a battery system (320v) which enabled use at 25 mph, working in the tunnel sections between Drayton Park and Moorgate (working from Hornsey), Kentish Town-Farringdon-Moorgate. There is more information about them at http://www.departmentals.com/
97703 ex DB975673 : 97704 ex DB975674 : 97705 ex DB975675 : 97706 ex DB975676