Rare artefacts showcasing the Clacton Express have gone on display at the East Anglian Railway Museum.

Brad Wright, from Needham Market, has gathered up what is believed to be the largest collection of British 309 (Clacton Express) artefacts since the train was withdrawn in 1992.

In September, Mr Wright was able to purchase one of these trains thanks to a £25,000 donation from a mystery benefactor.

East Anglian Daily Times: The exhibit at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Credit: Clacton Express Preservation GroupThe exhibit at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Credit: Clacton Express Preservation Group (Image: Clacton Express Preservation Group)

This lead to Mr Wright setting up the Clacton Express Preservation Group, in order to raise more money to get the train back in circulation.

Now, 30 individual rare items have been set up at the East Anglian Railway Museum in Essex.

He said: "The collection is dedicated to the 309s and includes a wide variety of artefacts for all to see under one roof.

"The planning for this has been in operation since October.

East Anglian Daily Times: Brad hanging up one of the artefacts at the museum. Credit: Clacton Express Preservation GroupBrad hanging up one of the artefacts at the museum. Credit: Clacton Express Preservation Group (Image: Clacton Express Preservation Group)

"Gathering all the items and getting everything ready and prepared took a while."

The 20-year-old has been interested in trains from when he was young and his grandfather took him to steam railways.

He continued: "People's support is very much appreciated.

"It'd be great if as many people as possible went down to see it."