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Class 508

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Built from 1978–80 by York Carriage Works and BREL York, the Class 508 was a third-rail electric passenger class introduced in 1978 and built for up to 75 mph operation.

Summary

  • Fleet entries 43
  • Video appearances 220
  • Most featured unit 508137 (15 appearances)
  • Builder York Carriage Works / BREL York
  • Built 1978–1980
  • Introduced 1978
  • Top speed 75 mph
  • Fuel type Third rail

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Top featured locomotives

The most frequently featured locomotives in Class 508, ranked by linked video appearances.

#1
508137
15
video appearances
#2
508103
14
video appearances
#3
508120
13
video appearances
#4
508104
11
video appearances
#5
508114
11
video appearances