On July 29th the formal process by which organisations, such as the London Transport Traction Group (LTTG), may express their interest in acquiring a Class 483 unit was announced by South Western Railway. This process requires interested organisations to demonstrate that they have “the capacity and financial security to remove and look after the train, as well as a suitable long-term physical location for the train.”.

The LTTG has already started negotiating a long term storage and operating solution, but we cannot guarantee financial security without your help. Donation and membership options are now available to help support the group. Membership options may be found here:

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We are currently able to take donations via Paypal or by Cash. Due to the restrictions currently in force we are unable to take payment by cheque.

​Without the assistance that these options provide we will not be able to fulfil our aim of securing, restoring and operating under its own power a train of tube stock on the Epping Ongar Railway. The group has now confirmation from South Western Railway that we have secured a Class 483 unit, the most likely candidate being given to us as 483006.

If you wish to make a donation or fulfill a pledge to the London Transport Group, please use the registration form below, stating how much you wish to donate to the LTTG. Donations are non-refundable. Upon receipt of the form a Paypal link will be sent to you.

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