This is fantastic! A superb video record of these units - love them or hate them, they played a big part in many people's traveling lives for a long time and this certainly brought back some memories! SWT obviously looked after their slammers, unlike Connex/SouthEastern, whose units were usually caked in a thick layer of dirt that would wipe off onto your coat as you were getting off onto the plaftorm. Happy days!
These wonderful emus stood the test of time right till the end. within a week of them new plastic molds we now have ,they were back in the work shops, while these beauties were still going strong and yes they were very loud comfortable and reliable just as trains should be!
Where was that journey to? I'm guessing down Surrey/Hampshire way? But yeah, these trains look old and outdated now but this video does take me back to days of journeying from Bracknell to Waterloo on the old CIGs (I think that's what they were anyway) in the 1970s. And I do love that sound as they speed up, which you can hear through the open window. They just don't sound the same now. Nostalgia I guess. :-)
I preferred the CEPs before they were rebuilt. I used to head for the 2nd class compartments in the corridor composite which became the guards/open coach when they were rebuilt! We had a few CEPS on the Brighton line in the 70s & 80s
If you think about how many faults modern trains have had recently compared to these in their lifetime, then I think you'll find these were more reliable. They were more comfortable because they had much deeper and larger seats, and compartments in first class. But I suppose it's about opinion.
Railway enthusiasts think they're better just like they think 37s are absolute heaven compared to everything. Of course, everyone else disagrees because to most all that matters is comfort and stuff, quite rightly so. I've never seen the fascination with 37s anyway.
I would class myself as a railway enthusiast, just not a needlessly stubborn one xD. Yeah i forgot the 37 obsession, it wasn't a very powerful loco, but it does sound good. nothing compared to a 66 though.
I spent 25 years driving the old slammers including the old 1948 SUBs. Not a micro chip in sight and I never broke down with any slam door stock. I had to rescue three VEPs but I never broke down. I didn't know it at the time, but my last CEP working was to Bournemoth Shed...Luckily I took a couple of photos on the crappy mobile phone that I had at the time.
I know what you mean - as someone who grew up on the south easterrn, the CEP's and VEP's were our staple diet. Although the CEP's had more room I always preferred the VEPS as they hadn't been ruined by the 'orange wall brigade'
I loved these Slam Door Trains, really comfortable they were! So sad to see them go :(
fizzywizzy122 3 months ago
This is fantastic! A superb video record of these units - love them or hate them, they played a big part in many people's traveling lives for a long time and this certainly brought back some memories! SWT obviously looked after their slammers, unlike Connex/SouthEastern, whose units were usually caked in a thick layer of dirt that would wipe off onto your coat as you were getting off onto the plaftorm. Happy days!
tjf4375 10 months ago
prefer these to the bloody blue cans that swt now lump the pompey line with
Grahammd206 1 year ago 2
2OO5 i believe.
BROADTRAIN1979 1 year ago
What year were they taken out of service? Was it 2005 or 2006?
MC2251 1 year ago
These wonderful emus stood the test of time right till the end. within a week of them new plastic molds we now have ,they were back in the work shops, while these beauties were still going strong and yes they were very loud comfortable and reliable just as trains should be!
BROADTRAIN1979 1 year ago 3
nothing wrong with them nice airy environment i thought ,bet passengers still moan even now with our new foreign built trains!
Trainbuff2008 1 year ago
Where was that journey to? I'm guessing down Surrey/Hampshire way? But yeah, these trains look old and outdated now but this video does take me back to days of journeying from Bracknell to Waterloo on the old CIGs (I think that's what they were anyway) in the 1970s. And I do love that sound as they speed up, which you can hear through the open window. They just don't sound the same now. Nostalgia I guess. :-)
TimeMeddler 2 years ago
@TimeMeddler yes it was going to Haselmere
alijanlondon 1 year ago 2
These trains were the best
douglas1249 2 years ago
Before the train left couldn't you go down to the end of the train where the 2 trains are connected and operate the train like at 0:46?
matthew376 2 years ago
I preferred the CEPs before they were rebuilt. I used to head for the 2nd class compartments in the corridor composite which became the guards/open coach when they were rebuilt! We had a few CEPS on the Brighton line in the 70s & 80s
metadyneman 2 years ago
So much better than Juniper shite - Desiros are ok, but these are the best!
WrongRoadRailways 2 years ago
Agreed mate you can't beat a slammer!
matthew376 2 years ago
these being old, run down, loud, uncomfortable, less safe (not dangerous though) and far less nice to look at? not forgetting less reliable.
These are better how?
emperorgrant 2 years ago
If you think about how many faults modern trains have had recently compared to these in their lifetime, then I think you'll find these were more reliable. They were more comfortable because they had much deeper and larger seats, and compartments in first class. But I suppose it's about opinion.
WrongRoadRailways 2 years ago
For their day they were more reliable, but given their age, they just have to go tbh.
emperorgrant 2 years ago
Railway enthusiasts think they're better just like they think 37s are absolute heaven compared to everything. Of course, everyone else disagrees because to most all that matters is comfort and stuff, quite rightly so. I've never seen the fascination with 37s anyway.
SPTSuperSprinter156 2 years ago
I would class myself as a railway enthusiast, just not a needlessly stubborn one xD. Yeah i forgot the 37 obsession, it wasn't a very powerful loco, but it does sound good. nothing compared to a 66 though.
emperorgrant 2 years ago
Fantastic video.
I spent 25 years driving the old slammers including the old 1948 SUBs. Not a micro chip in sight and I never broke down with any slam door stock. I had to rescue three VEPs but I never broke down. I didn't know it at the time, but my last CEP working was to Bournemoth Shed...Luckily I took a couple of photos on the crappy mobile phone that I had at the time.
TheDepotCat 2 years ago
i used to travel on these every day until the junipers took over. Amazing trains, definately missed
01276 2 years ago
how comes ther isnt any videos with heads out on the slammers?
bronzeonion 2 years ago
I know what you mean - as someone who grew up on the south easterrn, the CEP's and VEP's were our staple diet. Although the CEP's had more room I always preferred the VEPS as they hadn't been ruined by the 'orange wall brigade'
RobinYorks 2 years ago
I will miss these trains, altho I prefered VEPs to CEPs, even though some CEPs and BEPs had buffets.
widerangevideos 3 years ago 2
awesome vid 5 the ceps were my fav slam door trains
1adamstephen 3 years ago 2
superb video! i miss the CEPs they had the most amount of character out of all the 400 series....brings back memories!
nice 1 5 stars!
Hazmaz1 3 years ago