4-VEP heading to Ilford

[Smudger105e]

iirc the VEGs were numbered 7901 to 7912. They were a nightmare on full and standing commuter services with passengers using the luggage racks like beds!

 

[Waldgrun]

Slightly off topic but does anyone else recall the cant-rail stripe on the 4VEG's, sort of a red/orange colour , which caused some confusion, coaches being mistaken for buffet cars. Picture anyone?

 

[yorksrob]

iirc the VEGs were numbered 7901 to 7912. They were a nightmare on full and standing commuter services with passengers using the luggage racks like beds!

The Southern Region's answer to sleeper services

 

[Smudger105e]

Slightly off topic but does anyone else recall the cant-rail stripe on the 4VEG's, sort of a red/orange colour , which caused some confusion, coaches being mistaken for buffet cars. Picture anyone?

Yes. The can't rail stripes were a sort of fluorescent red/pink colour with a fluorescent yellow over the first class. Had the legend Rail Air Link and a little BR crows foot with the top section detached so it looked like a 'plane taking off...

 

[wimbledonpete]

Yes. The can't rail stripes were a sort of fluorescent red/pink colour with a fluorescent yellow over the first class. Had the legend Rail Air Link and a little BR crows foot with the top section detached so it looked like a 'plane taking off...

The red was later changed to green as I remember.

 

[colchesterken]

Anyone heard from "Gordon" lately has he got his new coat. looking forward to that main line running

 

[Castle Cary]

Remarkable. In a lifetime of commuting, my heart always sank when a VEP turned up. How things change. Anyway, good luck to them.

 

[Chris125]

Anyone heard from "Gordon" lately has he got his new coat. looking forward to that main line running

Check out the twitter account: https://twitter.com/Gordon_3417/status/660499219392909312

 

[eastwestdivide]

Slightly off topic but does anyone else recall the cant-rail stripe on the 4VEG's, sort of a red/orange colour , which caused some confusion, coaches being mistaken for buffet cars. Picture anyone?

Bit late to this party, but the stripes were greenish by the time I took this 1982 photo over on rmweb:
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/17158-hornby-class-423-4-vep/page-2#entry205908

 

[NSEFAN]

This was posted on WNXX, not seen it here yet. A chance to get 3417 back on the mainline!

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/4VEP3417

 

[yorksrob]

That certainly looks like a good cause.

 

[MatthewRead]

I'd love to see that train return to service

 

[GW43125]

The VEP is, to quote "a bit knackered". As such, the minions need as much help as they can get (to the tune of £25,000) to help see this beauty back on the mainline, where she belongs: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/4VEP3417

This is, of course, no small task. Many components need replacing, from the comforts, such as toilets (now done I believe) and seats (a lot of work left to do), to the more important parts such as step boards and brake hoses. It's taken over a year's work to get the electrics alive again. You can follow the group's progress at: http://setg.org.uk/news/

I am not involved in this project sadly, however I work with people who do, anything you can give, be it a pint's worth or a much more substantial amount, would be greatly appreciated by all.

Let's work together to get this beauty out again!

 

[STEVIEBOY1]

Anyone heard from "Gordon" lately has he got his new coat. looking forward to that main line running

I was wondering about "Gordon" too, I did wonder if these were infact one and the same train, ?

I remember a few months ago, some one on this forum, lightheartedly, suggested a special with Gordon, Lynda Lymington Flier and the Brighton Belle all coupled together

 

[yorksrob]

Well, I gave a small amount to this. Will be worth it to do Victoria - Ashford on one again (which was my last trip on one back in 2005 as it happens).

 

[Ash Bridge]

The VEP is, to quote "a bit knackered". As such, the minions need as much help as they can get (to the tune of £25,000) to help see this beauty back on the mainline, where she belongs: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/4VEP3417

This is, of course, no small task. Many components need replacing, from the comforts, such as toilets (now done I believe) and seats (a lot of work left to do), to the more important parts such as step boards and brake hoses. It's taken over a year's work to get the electrics alive again. You can follow the group's progress at: http://setg.org.uk/news/

I am not involved in this project sadly, however I work with people who do, anything you can give, be it a pint's worth or a much more substantial amount, would be greatly appreciated by all.

Let's work together to get this beauty out again!

I would love to see this happen and to get this EMU back where it belongs on the 750V DC juice again, therefore I've just made my (sadly rather modest) contribution.

 

[colchesterken]

There is a note on the Just Giving page that if a donation is made via The Bluebell they may be able to claim gift aid=+25%
I will give them a ring to check it out

 

[Peter Mugridge]

Out of curiosity, why do so many charities still register with JustGiving when MyDonate does exactly the same thing except that it doesn't charge them for the privilege?