HISTORY was made in London on January 27 when, after an absence of just over 18 years, a Class 423 EMU returned to Waterloo station thanks to a collaboration between the Southern Electric Traction Group, South Western Railway, GB Railfreight and Network Rail that saw stars align for the momentous occasion to take place.
Following the launch of a £50,000 appeal to fund the purchase of the required equipment to certify it for main line use, the SETG’s 4VEP No. 3417 was towed to the LSWR/SR terminal to celebrate the 88th birthday of the man after which the unit was
