Class 503 29289

[Barry K]

Hi all,

Somewhere on the A249 in Kent this evening, this DTS 1938-stock carriage waits upon a low-loader for the road to reopen. Direction of Travel indicates that this is going to be stored somewhere in North Kent. Looking a bit sorry for itself in ex-Coventry condition, with windows removed, but not that bad for an 81-year-old......

 

[markindurham]

The complete unit is reportedly going to the old Hornby factory in Margate, which is now part of the Hosking empire, for storage. His A4, 4464 Bittern, is already going there too.

Let's hope that this is the start of better times for the 503 - we nearly lost the 502 set, of course

 

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The complete unit is reportedly going to the old Hornby factory in Margate, which is now part of the Hosking empire, for storage. His A4, 4464 Bittern, is already going there too.

Let's hope that this is the start of better times for the 503 - we nearly lost the 502 set, of course

Where did these reports come from?

 

[markindurham]

Where did these reports come from?

Being widely reported on assorted web sites & gen groups.

 

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Being widely reported on assorted web sites & gen groups.

I thought that was going to the Severn Valley?

 

[Shug]

It’s arrived in Margate, Bittern arrived yesterday, excited to see what else comes here

 

[M28361M]

Report from the Isle of Thanet news: (LINK)

The only Mersey Rail Class 503 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train in the country has arrived at the former Hornby factory site now owned by Locomotive Storage Ltd.

Locomotive Storage operates a storage and maintenance business for classic railway locomotives and heritage rolling stock.

Locomotive Bittern was due to be the first stock housed at the site – arrival due on June 2 – but has been pipped to the post by The Mersey Rail Class.

Locomotive Storage director Frank Martin said: “This vehicle has been moved to Margate pending its future restoration as the sole survivor of its class. It is in poor condition at the moment and will provide an interesting comparison with fully restored Bittern.”

A couple of pictures of 29289 in the above article.

 

[theblackwatch]

I thought that was going to the Severn Valley?

You've been believing Nick Hair's posts too much!

 

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Complete Class 503 unit now arrived in Margate.

 

[Islineclear3_1]

Anyone know when the Margate facility will be open to the public?

 

[alexl92]

What are the chances of a cosmetic restoration?

 

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Anyone know when the Margate facility will be open to the public?

Not sure about any of that.

What are the chances of a cosmetic restoration?

I have to be honest I'm not so sure on that either.