SR Class 2Wim

Southern Railway 2-WIM
In service1929–1954
Built atPeckham Rye Works
Constructed1929
Number built4
Number scrapped4
Fleet numbers1909–1912, later 1809–1812
Capacity16 first class,
91 third class
OperatorsSouthern Railway,
British Railways
Lines servedWimbledon to West Croydon
Specifications
Train length127 ft 4 in (38.81 m)
Width9 ft 3 in (2.82 m)
Electric system(s)750 V DC
Current collector(s)Third rail
UIC classificationBo′2′+2′2′
Braking system(s)Automatic air
Coupling systemScrew-link
Multiple workingStandard SR system
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm)

2-WIM was the designation given, by Southern Railway (SR), to a 4-strong fleet of electric multiple units, dedicated for use on the ex-LBSCR West Croydon to Wimbledon Line, using the headcode 2. None of these units survived long enough in British Rail ownership to be allocated a TOPS class.


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