Project 309

200 years ago today in 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No.1 made the first public passenger journey on the Stockton and Darlington Railway. This kick-started a legacy which continues to this day. For over a century, AC Multiple units have been a part of this story. From the earliest experiments on the Midland railway right up to today's IETs, Electric Multiple units have become the backbone of how we travel by rail around the UK. One of the ACMU society's c

Cheers! We are pleased to have a fundraising stall today and tomorrow at Chappel Beer Festivals Annual summer beer festival. 75965 is centre stage again looking as good as ever under the stormy Essex skies, pairing perfectly with the latest beer glass design. The stall is well stocked with goodies so it's a great chance to pick up a coaster or badge to pair with the glass. 61928 has also begun it's long journey of cosmetic restoration. Along the way we have uncovered the or

Today at The East Anglian Railway Museum 's Railway 200 we "soft launched" a new society, and with it a new chapter for EMU preservation. Both 309624 and 317345 were on full display in the centre of the yard, 309624 was adorned with Clacton "Depot Special" additions of white buffers and window frames as well as a new group headboard, ready to meet special guests including the one and only Chris Green OBE, Which the 309 and 317 vehicles then graciously received his personal se