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315856 at the LMMR in October 2025. DMSO 64571 - Lakshman Pathak The ACMU (AC Multiple Unit) Society is today launching a £1000 targeted fundraiser to allow emergency weatherproofing works to commence on 315856, based at the Llanelli & Mynydd Mawr Railway.   The vehicle's integrity has begun to deteriorate rapidly. The cabs and saloon have begun to suffer from major water ingress. If the unit's condition continues to decline at the current rate without intervention we could b

Welcome fellow Shedmate! We are delighted that 313201 will be stabled alongside 315856 at the LMMR for the short term future. We look forward to working alongside The 400 Series Preservation Group as we look to collaborate on the maintenance and upkeep of both 1972 family of EMUs. Watch this space for more updates in the future!

Last Weekend, A small work party attended 315856 once more, keeping on top of the cosmetic appearance of the set with another clean, including keeping on top of any leaks to ensure the vehicles remain watertight. Further work parties are planned before the end of the year so if you are interested in getting involved, Consider joining us! https://www.acmusociety.com/donate After a few setbacks, our long term strategy for 856 is finally starting to come to light, including exci

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

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