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1961
1962
First batch of 40 units is delivered.
Compared with the prototypes, the fan grills on the side are arranged vertically and have rounded angles.
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1970
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1976
While the first batch had 4x double grills per side, the second batch has 6x single grills per side.
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1985
But they were not quite identical (they still had different controls), so the reconfigured Class 211 units were registered as Class 242.3.
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1992
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1998
Some units continue to be used by private companies.
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