On 10 June 1986 the image of the rail network of London and the South East of England was overhauled, officially launched by Chris Green in a blaze of publicity at Waterloo station. Stations were to be upgraded or totally rebuilt and new ones added to the network. New rolling stock was to be built to replace the tired and old trains of the South East. Network SouthEast certainly delivered on its promises during its short eight-year life.
EXPLORE THE ROUTES OF NSE
It's now 32 years since NSE was disbanded, though remarkably reminders are still visible everyday across the former network.
Myself (Mark Battle) alongside Class 414 2HAP 4308 at Locomotion Shildon
