Steve Chambers retrieved the MCB Door and Spare Fuse Holder from the driver cab and has started to renovate the items. The items are being fully cleaned and stripped of paint, ready for repainting. Its the first time since the 4DD was withdrawn in 1971 any work has been done on the MCB Cupboard. The …
Author: Mark Hickmott
Daily Express Question
In Saturday’s Daily Express Newspaper 07/03/2020, a Lady aged 95 asked a question. She told many that she travelled on the 4DD and Double Deck Trains did run into London. The usual reply from many, ‘never know they existed’ Thanks to the Daily Express for their answer to the question.
Lack of posts and updates
It’s been a bit busy with our day to day life’s etc and we haven’t done any posts. This is not to say, we’ve not been busy working on the Sellindge DD and the Sellindge site in general. I’m going to be updating the Website over the next few months (I’m also a novice at …
Behind the Scenes
Apologies for the lack of posts about the Sellindge 4DD, we’ve been busy behind the scenes! Christmas and New Year inbetween! Just before Christmas 2018, we were told about The NRM Disposals List. On the list was several items of interest which looked like items for the 4DD. I pleased to say we were correct, …
New Owners
It gives me great pleasure to announce that the Bulleid 4DD Double Deck EMU Supporters Group Committee are the proud new owners of the Sellindge 4DD 13003. We will, in time, reveal what our aims are for the future of the Sellindge 4DD. We will introduce a membership and newsletter starting in January 2019. We’ll …
Ian Ross
It’s with very deep sadness, I have to write this. Ian Ross passed away in his sleep yesterday 4/7/2018. I have been contacted by his Niece Pauline Fowler, I don’t have any further detail yet. As soon as I do I will let you all know. I’m still in shock and a bit lost for …
Esmond Lewis Evans
It is with sadness. I have been given permission by the Lewis Evans Family to say that: Esmond Lewis Evans has Passed Away this afternoon, 5/8/2017. As many will know Esmond was at the forefront of Railway Preservation in the early years. Without him, The Bulleid 4DD, 01 Class 0-6-0 number 65 and many Pullman …