The scene at Holliers Park, Isle of Wight on June 25, may give the impression the project to preserve the EMU has stalled, but this is certainly not the case. The area is fenced off for security, being classified as a ‘building site’, and the weeds can be easily cleared and replaced with decking when necessary. The former London 1938 stock cars, DMS(A) No. 10205 (BR No. 124) and DMS(B) No. 11205 (BR No. 224) are being restored to pre-Isle of Wight condition, hence no yellow ends.
PETER NICHOLSON
THE project to adapt former Island Line Class 483 EMU set No. 483004 for use as a cafe/ restaurant and museum at Holliers Park, Branstone, Isle of Wight (RM November 2021) is definitely on-going, despite appearances at the site.
Planning permission for static use of the two cars was received in summer 2022 and much ‘behind the scenes’work has been undertaken. External restoration has been completed, with bodies painted in London Transport allover red with light-grey roofs.
The electrics have been attended to with lights working again and catering equipment acquired and ready for installation. The work is being undertaken steadily and carefully to restore the train to as near-original LT condition as possible, but fulfilling present day requirements for public use.