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+ | {{Train_(Next_Gen)|family = PEP|operated_by = [[Waterline]]|speed = 75 MPH|number_of_coaches = 3|image1 = 508rebrand16.png|cost = 2000 points|depot(s) = [[Faraday Road Depot]]<br>[[Whitney Green Depot]]|caption1 = Class 508 #508039 departing from Faraday Road depot|number_of_doors =12 |manfacturer = British Rail Engineering Limited|title1=|diagram=|Power=|date_service=|date_ng=|other_event=}} |
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| + | == Overview == |
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| + | The '''British Rail Class 508''' is a type of electric multiple-unit train built by BREL, as part of their PEP family. These trains are currently in use on [[Waterline]]. |
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| + | == Trivia == |
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| + | * Players are often confused by this train's lack of a door opening chime, as well as its odd horn. |
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| + | * This train shares a record with the [[Class 458|Class 458/5]] and [[Class 465]] for the slowest train in SCR. |
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| + | * This was the first train with [[Next Generation|Next Generation V1]] doors and interiors in service with [[Waterline]]. |
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| + | * This train, alongside the [[Class 319]], was the only train in service with Waterline to not be refurbished on the day of the [[SCR Version 1.5|May 2020 franchise renewal]]. |
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| + | * In real life, this train is currently in service with Merseyrail, and is due to be scrapped and replaced by the Class 777. It was previously in use with multiple operators for services around London. |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | Class 508 departing from Eden Q..png|The old Waterline Livery Class 508 leaving [[Eden Quay]]. |
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| + | Class 508 @ Benton.png|The old Waterline Livery Class 508 at [[Benton]]. |
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| + | 64.JPG|The old Waterline Livery Class 508s at [[Newry]]. |
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| + | 508087.png|The old Waterline Livery Class 508 at [[Newry Harbour]]. |
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| + | Class508.png|A seek peek of the Class 508 at 2019. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | {{clear}} |
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| + | {{network|W=yes|f=yes}} |
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| + | [[Category:Trains]] |
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| + | [[Category:Waterline Trains]] |
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Revision as of 17:27, 14 December 2020
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Overview
The British Rail Class 508 is a type of electric multiple-unit train built by BREL, as part of their PEP family. These trains are currently in use on Waterline.
Trivia
- Players are often confused by this train's lack of a door opening chime, as well as its odd horn.
- This train shares a record with the Class 458/5 and Class 465 for the slowest train in SCR.
- This was the first train with Next Generation V1 doors and interiors in service with Waterline.
- This train, alongside the Class 319, was the only train in service with Waterline to not be refurbished on the day of the May 2020 franchise renewal.
- In real life, this train is currently in service with Merseyrail, and is due to be scrapped and replaced by the Class 777. It was previously in use with multiple operators for services around London.
The old Waterline Livery Class 508 leaving Eden Quay.
The old Waterline Livery Class 508 at Benton.
The old Waterline Livery Class 508s at Newry.
The old Waterline Livery Class 508 at Newry Harbour.
A seek peek of the Class 508 at 2019.
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