Announcement - Monday 23rd November '20
With class 483 withdrawals a little over a month away, the London Transport Traction Group are delighted to announce that this evening we were officially informed by South Western Railway that we have successfully secured a Class 483 unit for preservation. A representative from South Western Railway told us;
"I can confirm that you will have a unit for preservation. I can’t confirm which unit yet as the preservation committee have not given me a final answer but it is highly likely to be 483006 and if it is not then it will be 483008 (both of which are currently operational and in service).
In terms of timing – I expect we will be in a position to release the unit for collection around the end of the line closure in March."
This is truly wonderful news, but also represents only the first step in our journey that we hope will soon see a class 483 unit, cosmetically restored to London Transport condition, running on the Epping Ongar Railway under its own power and visiting galas around the country, taking a tube train where none has ever gone before and introducing the joy of the '38 stock to new audiences.
To do this we require your help. Our pledge scheme has been very successful, but we still require support. Earlier this week we opened up membership and donation options, which may be found via the buttons below.
Although these are difficult times for many, we would greatly appreciate any assistance that you may be able to offer to our exciting and innovative project that has the potential to lead the way in electric railway preservation.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact me by email; lttgsecretary@gmail.com
"I can confirm that you will have a unit for preservation. I can’t confirm which unit yet as the preservation committee have not given me a final answer but it is highly likely to be 483006 and if it is not then it will be 483008 (both of which are currently operational and in service).
In terms of timing – I expect we will be in a position to release the unit for collection around the end of the line closure in March."
This is truly wonderful news, but also represents only the first step in our journey that we hope will soon see a class 483 unit, cosmetically restored to London Transport condition, running on the Epping Ongar Railway under its own power and visiting galas around the country, taking a tube train where none has ever gone before and introducing the joy of the '38 stock to new audiences.
To do this we require your help. Our pledge scheme has been very successful, but we still require support. Earlier this week we opened up membership and donation options, which may be found via the buttons below.
Although these are difficult times for many, we would greatly appreciate any assistance that you may be able to offer to our exciting and innovative project that has the potential to lead the way in electric railway preservation.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact me by email; lttgsecretary@gmail.com
Years in Service |
Vectis VeteransAs of July 1st 2020, the youngest member of the Class 483 fleet, 483006, reached the 80th anniversary of its delivery to London Transport back in 1940. To offer some kind of perspective, ten days later will come the 80th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain! The other currently serviceable unit, 483008, dates from February 1940. These units have proven their durability and reliability in service, though the latter has suffered somewhat in recent years.
The London Transport Traction Group has been formed to acquire one of these long-serving units for preservation on the Epping Ongar Railway and continued operation under its own power, under the title of 'Project 483'. |
About Us
The London Transport Traction Group was formed towards the end of May 2020 with the founding aim of preserving an example of the Class 483 -1938 Tube Stock- Electric Multiple Units currently in use on South Western Railway's Island Line route. The group has been in negotiations with the Epping Ongar Railway regarding the storage and operation of a unit and is currently making the necessary enquiries about acquiring a unit.
We would intend that the unit be able to power itself, whether that be via an on-board Generator Set or on-board Batteries. In the distant future we are considering the preservation of one of Transport for London's venerable Battery Electric Locomotives and are investigating the possibility of preserving other vintage tube stock.
We would intend that the unit be able to power itself, whether that be via an on-board Generator Set or on-board Batteries. In the distant future we are considering the preservation of one of Transport for London's venerable Battery Electric Locomotives and are investigating the possibility of preserving other vintage tube stock.
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Although the London Transport Traction Group working with the Epping Ongar Railway to provide a home for a Class 483 unit, The Group remains entirely independent of the EOR. Content on this site is not representative of the Epping Ongar Railway except where otherwise stated.
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Although the London Transport Traction Group working with the Epping Ongar Railway to provide a home for a Class 483 unit, The Group remains entirely independent of the EOR. Content on this site is not representative of the Epping Ongar Railway except where otherwise stated.
Website Text Copyright: London Transport Traction Group, 2020
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