sale of 624 was used to fund transport costs for 616, and the two sets were split up, both going to different homes. 616, still in the care of AMPSRail, Ended up at the Tanat Valley Light Railway in Oswestry. Here it has remained as a static exhibit with the interior now used as a Cafe and tea room, titled "The Clacton Cafe" 624 was sold to the Lavender Line and arrived in 2018. Minor conservation work was carried out but due to changing priorities at the railway the set was put up for sale in 2021. In March 2022 the Clacton Express Preservation Group purchased the set and have started a restoration to working order. It is to remain at the Lavender line. References Citations Sources Further reading External links Class 309 History Electric Railway Museum Limited - Owners of the preserved units From 2009-2018 309 Train-related introductions in 1962 25 kV AC multiple units