 Trial trains had commenced running between London and Brighton on 2 November 1932, using an experimental five-coach unit (No.2001) and examples of the new rolling stock were exhibited at London Victoria and Brighton stations from 29 December 1932.With the arrival of the mid-day Victoria to Brighton service at Brighton Station on 29 June 1934, the Mayor of Brighton, Margaret Hardy, renamed the train the "Brighton Belle", and it retained this title until withdrawal.