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Welcome to the website of the EPB Preservation Group, A registered charity (1132225) that preserves, restores and operates heritage third rail "slam door" electric trains. We have been doing this since 1995 and our Motor Luggage Vans have operated on electric power for over 25 years. With your support we will carry on making the Electric Preservation Breakthrough.
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About our trains--our operational fleet consists of 2EPB 5759 and MLVs 68001&2, they are listed on the "Rolling Stock Library" (a register of mainline approved rolling stock.) This means it is easier for the units to travel on the National Rail network. 5759 keeps the existing number, whilst the MLVs officially are 931091 & 931092. 5759 is an 2EPB, Electro Pneumatic Braking, it is the only operational non corridor electric multiple unit,(EMU). 68001 and 68002 are single coach Motor Luggage Vans and were originally used to carry luggage on "Boat trains" for cross channel journeys. They could operate with power from the electrified third rail or use their onboard batteries  to travel along non electrified track for short distance, many years before such trains started to work on Merseyside.

We enjoyed attending the Bluebell Railway Diesel Gala,4th-6th September 2026. Our fleet operated perfectly. 5759 re-enacted rush hour journeys. Thanks to all at the Bluebell Railway who organised and ran the event. There are lots of videos and pictures on the web of our trains operating at the Gala,

including the first ever electric powered train to Sheffield Park!


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Hear an MLV--https://epbpg.co.uk/MVI_5093.mp3

Watch this and other youtube videos of EPBs in service by one of our preservation team turn the volume up!

Noisy SR 2EPB journey for sound effects

We are currently upgrading our website so not all features and pages are available at present. If you want to join us you receive our regular "EPB Magazine" keeping you updated and informed. You also have the opportunity to help restore and operate our fleet, raise funds to keep them going, and be part of keeping history alive for all to enjoy. Our 2EPB 5759 was built in 1956, so is 70 years old. Go to Membership for details or email membership@epbpg.co.uk.  


We have a sales stand that attends rail events and model railway shows. Spend all your money with us and help fund our amazing restoration and preservation work.  Details below of upcoming events: enquiries-sales@epbpg.co.uk.
                             

26/27th September2026 - Folkestone Lees Cliffe Hall (note this is a new date for this show (previously held in early October)


17th October 2026- Beckenham & West Wickham Show - Forest Hill Boys School Dacres Road SE23 2XN


30/31St Jan 2027 - Erith MRC - Harris Gerrard Academy, Yarnton Way, Thamesmead DA18 4DW


13/14 Feb 2027- Portsmouth Railex, Horndean Technology College, Horndean. PO8 9PQ


13/14th March 2027- Basingstoke model railway show, The blue coat school (Former Aldworth School) RG22 6HQ


Updated 18th September 2026

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