| Re: SETG take custody of 455871 at Strawberry Hill Posted by grahame at 07:09, 17th February 2026 |     |
I find myself looking again as how use can be made of 3rd rail (and other) electric units in preservation. Lovely to have the 4VEP and 5BEL running as well as the 455. And looking at other lists of what's still out there and hopefully NOT rotting away - 2BIL, 4SUB, 4COR and an EPB ... as well as underground and tube stock?
| SETG take custody of 455871 at Strawberry Hill Posted by bradshaw at 18:17, 16th February 2026 | |
The Southern Electric Traction Group have taken custody of a class 455. It moved to Strawberry Hill a month ago in total secrecy.
It is undergoing a D exam and will be kept in running order.
Announcement on You Tube, link below
https://youtu.be/NxTn7GVQpnY
SETG website gives more detail
https://www.setg.org.uk/southern-electric-traction-group-announces-preservation-of-class-455-unit-455871/
This year also sees the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of NSE to be held at the Bluebell Rail way
https://x.com/bluebellrailway/status/2023419644665630906?s=61&t=VlafMC5gF9tidw36b1Y8JQ
