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SETG take custody of 455871 at Strawberry Hill
 
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

 
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