Author: Michael Welch
Publisher: Capital Transport Publishing
Format: Hardback
Pages: 112
The Southern's slam door electric trains have been a familiar sight for decades, and have given excellent service to generations of travellers. A multiplicity of designs has operated including humble 2-car suburban units, the world-famous Brighton Belle Pullman trains and the extremely powerful 4 Rep units that worked on the Bournemouth line.
Simplicity, reliability and longevity were the hallmarks of this huge fleet which, in its heyday, totalled well over 1,000 units. Using the best available images, this all-colour album illustrates the various types that were in service from 1955-2005, when the bulk of the remaining units were withdrawn.