SETG take custody of 455871 at Strawberry Hill
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
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