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The last operational 4VEP. Owned by @BluebellRailway, restored & operated by the S.E.T.G. @YorkshireTea approved & allowed to say #Smeg. #WomblesForever
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    Apr 15, 2025
    Please remember that, like every heritage product across the country, we are feeling the financial pinch. Every time 3417 leaves the shed it costs money. If you are able to support our project you can donate via our website: setg.org.uk/donate. #KeepTheVEPAlive
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    Dec 12, 2023
    35 years ago, shortly after 08:10, three trains collided just outside Clapham Junction station. This morning we remember those who lost their lives, those who survived and pay tribute to those who assisted in the aftermath.
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    Jan 27, 2024
    Ladies and gentlemen, today the SETG put a 400-series EMU into Platform 19 at Waterloo. We couldn’t have done this without the help of our friends inside and outside of the Big Railway. Thank you, all of you. We hope it was as special a day for you as it was for us. Night night.
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    Jan 17, 2024
    4VEP 423 417 Returned to the National Rolling Stock Library 16th January 2024.
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    Feb 22, 2022
    A little bit of Slamdoor nostalgia for you on a Tuesday evening…. Who remembers travelling like this?
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    Dec 1, 2023
    Big News from Strawberry Hill. Anyone want to come out to play in 2024...?! setg.org.uk/4vep-returning… @RailwayMagazine @bluebellrailway @RAIL @railwaysillus @RailwayMuseum @SEG3142 @4SUB4732
    4VEP returning to traffic in 2024 with new Fundraising Appeal
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    May 12, 2021
    This picture has just cropped up on Facebook. And we thought the 2HAP looked good! The Minions saw this, went cross eyed and had to go and lay down.... What a superb piece of restoration! Well done to the team at @RailwayMuseum and @LocomotionSHD.
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    @Gordon_3417
    Jan 28, 2024
    We're not saying he's obsessed, but Buckie might have popped in this morning to check up on the Old Girl....
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    Apr 28, 2021
    We're proud to announce that @RealtimeTrains has decided to support the restoration of @bluebellrailway's unique 4VEP EMU No.3417. @Richard_rail @chris_railway @cmajrail @Modern_Railways @HeritageRailMag @railexpress Follow the link below to learn more. setg.org.uk/realtime-train…
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    May 6, 2025
    Just bimbling along the Great Western mainline in a 4VEP on a sunny afternoon in May. Like you do.
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    Jul 31, 2025
    The Old Girl taking her place…. @greatestgather
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    May 6, 2025
    All tucked in and secure. We’ll see you all tomorrow. And thank you for all the videos, the pictures and the affection for a 60-year old four car & the loonies who look after it. Night all :)
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    @Gordon_3417
    Jul 24, 2025
    Crompton and a VEP - doesn’t get much more Southern Region than this :)
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    @Gordon_3417
    Jan 1, 2025
    #rail200 #WhistleUp200 With apologies to the neighbours!!
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