Vintage Southern Electric Trains

An Online Video production looking back at early electric multiple units using a wide range of footage some dating back as early as 1930’s. We discover and see the history of early electrified lines and also stock which was to operate them. Among the many scenes following on features include 1937 inauguration of electric services to Portsmouth, problems faced with result of heavy snowfall during 1947 that meant many of the services had to have a steam engine attached to haul the services, see the construction of 4 COR electric multiple units in 1934 at Lancing Works with bodywork being completed at Eastleigh Works. Further features include 1950’s scenes at London Waterloo, electric multiple units working on a line that now forms part of Croydon Tram link as well as a cab ride along part of the former Crystal Palace High Level Branch, plus double decker units running in and out of London Charing Cross. Electric locomotives are shown working boat trains in and out of Newhaven and a special feature is included of the Brighton Belle such as a cab ride along parts of the route and the last day of service on 30th April 1972. DVD finishes off with preservation era where 3 carriages of 4 COR unit 3142 are joined with 4 CEP 7105, 2 EPB 5759 and Motor Luggage Vans 68001 and 68002 are based at East Kent Railway.