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On July 1st 2020 483006, the youngest of the two Class 483 trains to be preserved by the London Transport Traction Group, reached the 80th anniversary of its delivery to London Transport back in 1940.
​To offer some kind of perspective, ten days later came the 80th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain! She was subsequently stored for two years before entering service in Februrary 1942. Our other unit, 483008, was delivered in February 1940. These trains have proven their durability in service, albeit less so in more recent times, and now deserve a fitting retirement.

The London Transport Traction Group was formed to acquire one of these trains for preservation and hopefully operation. In the event we have acquired two of these trains and have exciting plans for the future.
If you wish to support us, please consider joining the '38 Club from £10 a month. Becoming a member or giving us a donations. 
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 formerly in use on South Western Railway's Island Line route.

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