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{{Train|image1 = 508.png|caption1 =Class 508 #508059 departing [[Newry]],bound for [[James Street]] |cost = 2000 points|speed = 75 MPH|number_of_coaches = 3|family = [[:Category:PEP|PEP]] |operated_by = [[WaterLine]]|depot(s) = [[Faraday Road Depot]]<br>[[Whitney Green Depot]]}}The '''Class 508''' is an electric multipleunit currentlyrunningservicesfor [[WaterLine]]. It is one of two trains (theotherbeingtheClass 158/9 and Class158/0)in the first iteration of the Next Generation fleet. It was the first of its kind where it operates.
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{{Train_(Next_Gen)|family = [[:Category:PEP|PEP]]|operated_by = [[WaterLine]]|speed = 75 MPH|number_of_coaches = 3|image1 = 508087.png|cost = 2000 points|depot(s) = [[Faraday Road Depot]]<br>[[Whitney Green Depot]]|caption1 = Class 508 #508087 terminating at [[Newry Harbour]]|number_of_doors = }}The Class 508 ''[[:Category:PEP|PEP]]'' is an electric multiple-unit manufactured by PEP, in use on [[WaterLine]]. These trains are formed of 3 coaches, and cost 2000 points.
== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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* This is the slowest train in allofStepfordCountyRailway,withamaxspeedof '''75''' MPHalongwith [https://stepfordcountyrailway.fandom.com/wiki/Class_465 Class 465] and[[Class458]]/5.
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* This is the second oldest train in the game, having entered service in 1979. The oldest train being the [[Class 43]], which was introduced in 1975.
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* When introduced, this was the only train to have automatic pocket doors. The [[Class 319|319]]and[[Class 321|321]]are receiving it in the future while the[[Class 707|707]] hasitright now.
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* When introduced, this was the only train to have automatic pocket doors. The [[Class 319]] and [[Class 321]] are receiving it in the future while the [[Class 707]], [[Class 802]] and [[Class 801]] have it now.
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* These trains are the only ones in the game without a door opening chime.
* In real life, these trains currently are operated by Merseyrail and were formerly operated by British Rail Southern Region, Southeastern and Silverlink.
* In real life, these trains currently are operated by Merseyrail and were formerly operated by British Rail Southern Region, Southeastern and Silverlink.
* The Class 508 has the same motor as the [[Class 319]] and the [[Class 321]] on [[Connect]].
* These trains are similar to the Class 313, 314 and 315, none of which operate in SCR at this time.
* These trains are similar to the Class 313, 314 and 315, none of which operate in SCR at this time.
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* The 508 has a twin class, the Class 507, also operated by Merseyrail - the main difference is that the 507 units have always been 3-car trains, whilst the 508 units were built as 4-car trains, until they were transferred to Merseyrail.
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* The 508 has a twin class, the Class 507, also operated by Merseyrail - the main difference is that the 507 units have always been 3-car trains, whilst the 508 units were built as 4-car trains, until they were transferred to Merseyrail.[[File:508WL2.png|thumb|220x220px]]
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== Gallery ==
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* Some point between its release and version 1.3.24, the price of the train was bumped from 1500 to 2000 points.[[Category:WaterLine Fleet]]
Template:Train (Next Gen)The Class 508 PEP is an electric multiple-unit manufactured by PEP, in use on WaterLine. These trains are formed of 3 coaches, and cost 2000 points.
Trivia
This is the second oldest train in the game, having entered service in 1979. The oldest train being the Class 43, which was introduced in 1975.
When introduced, this was the only train to have automatic pocket doors. The Class 319 and Class 321 are receiving it in the future while the Class 707, Class 802 and Class 801 have it now.
These trains are the only ones in the game without a door opening chime.
This train's horn cuts off. (as you can hear.)
This train horn is unique, as no other trains have the same horn.
This is the slowest train in all of Stepford County Railway, with a max speed of 75 MPH along with Class 465 and Class 458/5
In real life, these trains currently are operated by Merseyrail and were formerly operated by British Rail Southern Region, Southeastern and Silverlink.
These trains are similar to the Class 313, 314 and 315, none of which operate in SCR at this time.
The 508 has a twin class, the Class 507, also operated by Merseyrail - the main difference is that the 507 units have always been 3-car trains, whilst the 508 units were built as 4-car trains, until they were transferred to Merseyrail.File:508WL2.png
