For those who don't normally read Nigel Burkin's web site, this is what he has to say about the subject:-
(kim)
In the 1960s, the CIGs were largely confined to the Brighton Line. The units on the Kent Coast line would probably have been the 4 CEPs- if you thought they were boneshakers then, you should have travelled on them in more recent times ! They've only recently been withdrawn after almost 40 years in service. Brian
And if you thought the above BR 'standard' designs were bone shakers you should have travelled on some of their fore-bares, I've heard it on good authority [1] that on some units the drivers had to wedge themselves into their seats ! Brighton Belle set 5053 was meant to have been bad in this respect...
[1] by ex SR / BR(s) motormen.-- Reply to group please.
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Some must have made it on the South Western in the sixties as they were replacing the Nelsons.
Chris
They've not all been withdrawn, and on today's tour the 12-CEP did 69 minutes from Dover Priory to Victoria; a splendid performance!
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