Second generation Southern Electric Multiple Units. [some I drove] model railway history discussions

In this video, I’ll show you all the footage I recorded for the musical extravaganza video in a nice calm way with no hard cuts etc. I’ll also share my history of working with Southern Electrics.
We will look at 4 CEP, 4 BEP, 2 and 4 EPB, CIGs, Brighton Belle, Class 71 and class 73.
With photos and commentary.

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[keith]

Wonderful, brings back memories of the days commuting from Orpington to London .

[stephencameron]

Hi Mike, another fabulous video, thanks for sharing, there is something very therapeutic about the sound of model trains running, take care, all the best from Scotland, Stephen.

[stephendavies]

Liking very much your running sessions accompanied by your own recollections.

Both entertaining and informative

[andrewjditton]

Loved that thank you Mike. From 1977 I went to school and later to work about CEPs and VEPs. I remember getting so excited at the CEP refurb. Hated the VEPs with a passion though, and pretty shocked to see them in your pics of Boat Trains. What were they thinking to put them on Boat Trains?!!! Horrible drafty uncomfortable things ;@)

[hotdogpilot]

I miss those days in a rose tinted glasses kind of way, thanks Mike.

[davidportch]

running sound is great Mike...love the pics as well...

[hollpoll]

Very interesting Mike had no idea you used to drive them ! Sadly my only experience of riding southern EMU's was on the suburban 4SUB units when I was young and used to go to Clapham Junction and Waterloo train spotting. Hope your videos generate renewed interest in the Southern's old EMU's I have an old Bradford Barton book with some great photo's of the different breeds back then, as ever a well constructed and filmed video,
Stewart

[ewhurstgreen]

Mike - some wonderful recollections accompanying the videos – well done! 👍
Occasionally a ‘spare’ Kent boat train 12-car CEP formation was used on the Newhaven boat; its MLV remaining attached to save detaching /reattaching. Except upon arrival the MLV was occasionally detached to provide a driver’s ‘taxi’ service across to Seaford before reattachment and return to London! ⚡
One snowy winter’s day can recall most of the staff in Southern House dashing over to the windows to witness a 4 SUB on a headcode ‘4’ to Brighton. It returned later that day having lost its oil tail lamp at speed after leaving Brighton. - Colin 🙂

[BrianTuckerRailvideos]

Nice video and enjoyable narration …. Thanks

[kellyashfordtrains]

I've watched the DMUs in the Snow video, and listened to the sound the DMUs make. The sound of an EMU is slightly louder, perhaps similar to the growl of a Class 37 diesel. I'm now wondering if I'll find something like Steam Engines in the Snow. I'll check it out.

[AllensTrains]

Great collection of EMUs with a thoughtful and informative commentary. The appearance of the layout would be improved by fitting 3rd rails and protection boards that are available as etched parts. I expect you have already thought of that, but have never got around to it! Thanks for uploading.

[markheasman]

Mike another great video
I really enjoyed it

[hamshackleton]

It's possible you drove me a few times, pompey - waterloo on a Friday evening, or the other way on the late sunday return!

[Night_Ferry]

Modelling challenge for you. MK1 TLV.
On the off chance you are unfamiliar with it its basically a mk1 BG fitted with jumpers to work with a MLV in a train. Would look great between the CEP and MLV and very very rarely modelled.

[rb]

Hi Mike, i believe using outlined titles is the way to go but perhaps a bit more subtle or a difference font. Appreciate you must work within the limits of whatever software you have

[kellyashfordtrains]

I always thought an Electric Multiple Unit had the same sound as a Diesel Multiple Unit. Correct me if I'm wrong. I know the cab ends of the EMU and DMU are different, yet I found it hard to distinguish the sound of the EMU from the sound of a DMU. If you have any DMUs in your collection, could you run one alongside an EMU with sounds of the real thing for comparison? I'm still intrigued.

[Night_Ferry]

I think the 4CEP is one of the best models bachmann ever made. Certainly sounds great going around the track. What a bloody shame they want so much for the 4BEP. Price up a full 4CEP-4BEP-4CEP-MLV-MLV boat train! Im looking forward to riding the 5BEL when its completed. I don't know when that would be, originally it was to be ready to transfer VIP's for the 2012 Olympics...

[petercole]

The double decker EMUs by Oliver Bullied were an interesting one. They were withdrawn by 1977 KR Models are meant to be making a model of these. I don't have any DMUs or EMUs on my layout a bit stand alone for me I prefere a multi purposes model. Were the EMUs unreliable hence the diesels at the back seen this in old photos?

[NWRJ_WStudios]

I'm not really a EMU fan, but great video ;)

Cheers Jasper & Willow

[Goodchappy]

Nice video. I miss the sound of those old trains. Did you ever drive Class 501's? they were my favourite EMU's.