5Bel units 2051-2053 were the world famous “Brighton Belle” electric train sets formed of Pullman cars only. All 15 cars from the three units were saved for preservation or for further use. However, no 5Bel unit initially made its way to a single owner, the sets were disbanded after withdrawal in April 1972, and individual cars going to various locations, some static. None are in use as electric multiple units with those remaining railworthy hauled by locomotives. Certain Bel cars are today part of the Venice Simplon Orient Express (VSOE) luxury charter fleet and operate regularly over Network Rail routes. Through various circumstances VSOE has purchased all the coaches from unit 2053 although not all are in traffic. 

The three 5Bel units were formed as follows:

From 1^st January 1937 the unit numbers were changed to 3051-3053. In 1955 the 3 units were given 3 digit numbers by adding ‘2’ in front of their number, e.g. Car 88 become Car 288.

In 1999 VSOE started restoration of Motor Car 93, it will be adapted to become the staff accommodation vehicle. Car 93 still had much of its electrical equipment, all of which is compatible with the Group’s ‘4Cor’. Through the generosity of VSOE, the Group was able to recover most of this electrical equipment and in time it will be used to return 3142 to running on the main line.