How many are there of each class?

[150222]

Is there a definitive list anywhere of which UK classes there are and how many of each class are there? Any help appreciated.

 

[NSE]

Wiki has a "number built" on each class type on each page, wiki I know, but good starting point.

 

[DaveNewcastle]

Two.
Standard and Second. I meant First and Standard, of course!

Third disappeared in (I think) the 1950's and was consolidated with Second which subsequently became known as 'Standard'. This was consistent with widespread socail reforms of the post-war years.

If you're interested in rolling stock (most of which falls within classification numbers), then I can't help, and suggest that you re-post your enquiry in the "Traction & Rolling Stock" sub-forum where people seem to know about these things. I don't.

 

[MidnightFlyer]

DaveNewcastle stole what I was going to say

I would have recommended, as much as I dislike the site, Wikipedia too, it gives number built / number in service and allocation details for each class.

 

[DaveNewcastle]

DaveNewcastle stole what I was going to say

Sorry!
No attempt at theft intended!
(Though a hint at the best place to post such an enquiry WAS intended.)

[Anyway, what are you doing introducing Nietzsche into this forum? Are you fully aquainted with his late-night rail operator exploits?]

 

[4SRKT]

Do Platform 5 still produce Motive Power Pocket Books?

 

[deltic1989]

wikipediea is a good starting point.
Locomotives
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_British_Rail_modern_traction_locomotive_classes
DMU's
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_British_Rail_diesel_multiple_unit_classes
EMU's
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_British_Rail_electric_multiple_unit_classes

These links contain Tables of all the TOPs classes includeing the number built. Hope this helps you in your quest.

 

[A60K]

Two.
Standard and Second.
Third disappeared in (I think) the 1950's and was consolidated with Second which subsequently became known as 'Standard'. This was consistent with widespread socail reforms of the post-war years.

Erm... That would be Standard and First?!

 

[driver9000]

www.thejunction.org.uk seemingly has a full list of UK rolling stock.

 

[sprinterguy]

Do Platform 5 still produce Motive Power Pocket Books?

They most certainly do. They're an absolutely essential reference guide IMO, but thejunction.org is a reasonable (and free) second choice.

 

[theblackwatch]

Several books available mentioned on this thread:
http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=57797

 

[hairyhandedfool]

Erm... That would be Standard and First?!

Not if you travel with Northern

 

[Harbon 1]

A bit off topic:

Wasn't 'Standard' only introduced when InterCity started?

 

[Donny Dave]

Another good source available on the net is AbRail.

 

[150222]

Cheers everyone.

 

[gg1]

A bit off topic:

Wasn't 'Standard' only introduced when InterCity started?

Nope, much later. It started around the time of sectorisation in the mid 80s, BR had been branding their express services as InterCity since the late 60/early 70s.