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 with your support we will carry on making the Electric Preservation Breakthrough. Join us now.
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.
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, Details will be posted here of the next event
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This website and it's contents are copyright EPB Preservation Group, registered charity 1132225, please ask permission before using any of the contents.