Once a shining symbol of modernisation, now a reminder of the daily drudgery of the dreaded commute—the class 414, AKA 2HAP, is many things to many people. Join Andrew McLean as he explores inside the carriage and cab of one British Rail's greatest workhorses.

From everchanging liveries to the secret meaning behind the mysterious black triangle, discover the long and fascinating history of this classic electric multiple unit, which entered service in 1957.

This episode of Curator with a Camera was filmed at Locomotion in Shildon. To find out more about Locomotion, visit: https://www.locomotion.org.uk

For the National Railway Museum in York, head to: https://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:23 2HAP: Origins—The BR Chronicles Chapter One
1:47 Why is it called 2HAP?
2:12 Shrek is life
3:25 The mysterious Bblack triangle
4:01 The history of the livery
4:43 Power and traction
6:07 A surprise livery!
7:36 Inside the carriage
10:20 The guard's compartment
12:12 Into the driving cab
14:57 2HAP: Legacies—The Journey Continues

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