SR Class 6Pul facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SR Class 6Pul |
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| In service | From 1932 |
| Manufacturer | Southern Railway |
| Formation | power car + 4 trailer cars + power car |
| Operator(s) | Southern Railway and British Railways |
| Specifications | |
| Prime mover(s) | 8 x 225 hp traction motors total 1,800 hp (1,343 kW) |
| Braking system(s) | Air |
Imagine trains that ran on electricity, connecting big cities to sunny beaches! The Southern Railway (SR), a big train company in the UK, built special electric trains in the 1930s. These trains were called different names like 6Pul, 6Cit, and 6Pan. They helped people travel between London and popular places like Brighton, West Worthing, and Eastbourne.
These trains were known as 'electric multiple units' or EMUs. This means they were made of several connected carriages that could all move together, powered by electricity.
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What Were These Trains Used For?
These electric trains were very important for connecting London with the south coast of England. They carried many passengers who wanted to visit the seaside towns. The trains ran on special electric lines, making travel faster and smoother.
Different Names for Similar Trains
The Southern Railway gave these trains different names to tell them apart.
- The 6Pul units were a main type.
- The 6Cit units were similar but had slightly different features.
- The 6Pan units were another variation.
Before 1935, the 6Pul trains were actually called 6Cor. The name changed later, and the 'Cor' name was then used for other trains, like the 4Cor units.
Who Operated These Trains?
The trains were first used by the Southern Railway. This was a large private railway company in the UK. Later, when the railways in Britain became nationalized (owned by the government), these trains were operated by British Railways.
Why Don't We See Them Today?
These trains were built a long time ago, starting in 1932. They served their purpose for many years. However, they did not stay in service long enough with British Railways to get a modern "TOPS" class number. This means they were retired before the new numbering system for trains was fully put in place.
