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SR Class 2SL facts for kids
| Southern Railway 2-SL | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1929–1954 |
| Built at | Peckham Rye Works |
| Replaced | South London Line stock |
| Constructed | 1929 |
| Entered service | May 1929 |
| Number built | 8 |
| Number scrapped | 8 |
| Formation | DMBT+DTC |
| Capacity | 16 first class, 108 third class |
| Operator | Southern Railway, British Railways |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 127 ft 2 in (38.76 m) |
| Width | 9 ft 6 in (2.90 m) |
| Traction system | Metropolitan-Vickers |
| UIC classification | Bo′2′+2′2′ |
| Braking system(s) | Automatic air |
| Coupling system | Screw-link |
| Multiple working | Standard SR system |
| Gauge | 4 ft 81⁄2 in (1,435 mm) |
The Southern Railway (SR) gave the designation 2SL to the small fleet of electric multiple units dedicated for use on the South London lines. None of these units survived long enough in British Rail ownership to be allocated a TOPS class.