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Two slammers currently at Wimbledon

Whilst the Lymington Branch is closed 30th September - 18th November 2007 due to flood defence work between the town and pier and the two 3 Cig units are temporarily unemployed, has used the opportunity to send 1497 to Wimbledon to have its tyres turned.  As celebrity 4 Vep unit 3417 is currently stored at Wimbledon it means there are now two slam door units stored there!

1497 on road 13 at Wimbledon next to 5869 on road 12 having its vinyls removed In this picture taken by , 1497 is on number 13 maintenance road, whilst on road 12 5869 is having its Royal British Legion Poppy vinyls removed in preparation for being sent to Chart Leacon for refurbishment. 5869 was the last Class 455 in a promotional livery.