Clacton Express Preservation Group is crowdfunding
Iʼm raising £2,500 to The 309 Homecoming Fund - Repairing Vandalism and damage suffered whilst in storage
- Chappel And Wakes Colne
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The Clacton Express Preservation Group was formed back in September 2021 in order to secure one of the last complete examples of a First Generation EMU that was at risk of scrapping, A British Rail Class 309 No. 309 624.
624 Was saved in March 2022 with the help of a generous benefactor but no long term home was able to be secured at the time. After two years of negotiations among various heritage sites, it has now been announced that the East Anglian Railway Museum has accepted the donation of two vehicles from the set, BDTC 75965 and MBS 61928. DTS 75972 will be heading off to more secure storage pending a further announcement on it's future.
Unfortunately, Whilst in storage over the last two years, Both the BDTC and MBS have suffered multiple vandal attacks, targeting many of the windows. The most recent and serious attack occurred on the 9th May, just 4 days before the unit was set to move to its new home. This was the last thing the group needed to deal with at this time.
In order for us to have the best possible start, we need to urgently raise some funds to get the unit watertight once more, ordering and fitting all of the replacement glass. We also have to work on water ingress repairs caused by this vandalism, including new local sections of flooring, Linoleum and wall panels around the smashed windows which are now warped and water damaged as a direct result of the vandal attacks.
The BDTC now in total has 4 droplights, 6 large windows and one cab window to replace. The MBS has one droplight which also needs replacing.
Please consider donating what you can, every £1 you give will help towards the repairs.
Lets give this unit, which has been at risk for over 3 years now, the proper fresh start that it deserves.
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- 5 months ago
Clacton Express Preservation Group
5 months agoThanks to everyone who has supported the fundraiser so far. We have been able to complete initial work to cover all windows with clear polythene to arrest any further water damage and temporarily protect the unit until all the glass has been ordered. We are running a public fundraising stand at the EARM this weekend for the transport extravaganza so please say hello if you visit.
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On behalf of Terry Challis
Oct 6, 2024
For the memories/stories told of commuting to/from Liverpool Street and Steak with Garlic Butter in the ‘Grill Car’. Transport of delight 😀
£100.00
Nigel Mack
Sep 17, 2024
Good luck lads ....
£10.00
Dave Jacobs
Sep 17, 2024
Keep up the good work and I wish you every success!
£20.00
Evie Lawrence
Aug 30, 2024
£15.00
Nathan Wray
Aug 22, 2024
£30.00
Anthony Furnival
Aug 12, 2024
Sorry it’s not much - but I hope it helps!
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Jul 25, 2024
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Clacton Express Preservation Group
Chappel And Wakes Colne
We are the CEPG, (Clacton Express Preservation Group). We are the custodians of A BR Class 309 EMU, No 309 624.