Class 507 Preservation
@class507.org.uk
Let's preserve a Merseyrail class 507 EMU for future generations to enjoy. See https://www.class507.org.uk/ for more info on our plans
Our van went on tour at the Southport Model Rail Show at the weekend.
We only have a few of these limited edition wagons left in stock so if you want one, head to our shop page now! www.class507.org.uk/shop
We only have a few of these limited edition wagons left in stock so if you want one, head to our shop page now! www.class507.org.uk/shop
November 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Our van went on tour at the Southport Model Rail Show at the weekend.
We only have a few of these limited edition wagons left in stock so if you want one, head to our shop page now! www.class507.org.uk/shop
We only have a few of these limited edition wagons left in stock so if you want one, head to our shop page now! www.class507.org.uk/shop
Open for business at Southport Model Rail Show until 4.30pm. We hope to see some of you during the day.
Venue is All Saints Parish Hall, Park Road, PR9 9JB.
Venue is All Saints Parish Hall, Park Road, PR9 9JB.
November 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Open for business at Southport Model Rail Show until 4.30pm. We hope to see some of you during the day.
Venue is All Saints Parish Hall, Park Road, PR9 9JB.
Venue is All Saints Parish Hall, Park Road, PR9 9JB.
We will be bringing our stand to the Southport Model Rail Show on Saturday 8th November. If you’re coming, stop by to chat to Team 507 and pick up a new badge or 2026 calendar.
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
We will be bringing our stand to the Southport Model Rail Show on Saturday 8th November. If you’re coming, stop by to chat to Team 507 and pick up a new badge or 2026 calendar.
Have you got your new badge yet? The perfect addition to any 507 fan's lapel or bag. Available now in our online shop at www.class507.org.uk/shop/
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Have you got your new badge yet? The perfect addition to any 507 fan's lapel or bag. Available now in our online shop at www.class507.org.uk/shop/
One year ago today was “The Sefton Sparkler” tour, giving the 507s a fine farewell on the Northern Line.
Although some 507s continued for another few weeks, this was the final time 507001 moved under its own power… for now.
Although some 507s continued for another few weeks, this was the final time 507001 moved under its own power… for now.
November 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
One year ago today was “The Sefton Sparkler” tour, giving the 507s a fine farewell on the Northern Line.
Although some 507s continued for another few weeks, this was the final time 507001 moved under its own power… for now.
Although some 507s continued for another few weeks, this was the final time 507001 moved under its own power… for now.
Remember, remember, the 1st of November
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Remember, remember, the 1st of November
The clocks go back an hour tonight, but we're turning our clock back 47 years, to 25th October 1978. On this day, 507001 and 507002 were unveiled to the public, carrying a VIP passenger on a special train to Kirkby.
We're proud to have preserved Merseyside's Royal Train for posterity.
We're proud to have preserved Merseyside's Royal Train for posterity.
October 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The clocks go back an hour tonight, but we're turning our clock back 47 years, to 25th October 1978. On this day, 507001 and 507002 were unveiled to the public, carrying a VIP passenger on a special train to Kirkby.
We're proud to have preserved Merseyside's Royal Train for posterity.
We're proud to have preserved Merseyside's Royal Train for posterity.
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Two new badge designs, produced in association with Transport Badges, are now available in our online shop. As well as supporting the society, £3 from each Poppy badge will be donated to the Royal British Legion. www.class507.org.uk/shop/
October 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Two new badge designs, produced in association with Transport Badges, are now available in our online shop. As well as supporting the society, £3 from each Poppy badge will be donated to the Royal British Legion. www.class507.org.uk/shop/
Two new badge designs, produced in association with Transport Badges, are now available in our online shop. As well as supporting the society, £3 from each Poppy badge will be donated to the Royal British Legion. www.class507.org.uk/shop/
October 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Two new badge designs, produced in association with Transport Badges, are now available in our online shop. As well as supporting the society, £3 from each Poppy badge will be donated to the Royal British Legion. www.class507.org.uk/shop/
Just reached a big milestone over on TikTok - 507 followers! Add to that number and join the cool kids over at 507preservationsociety
October 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Just reached a big milestone over on TikTok - 507 followers! Add to that number and join the cool kids over at 507preservationsociety
Yesterday the movements team at Alstom were busy shunting some vehicles at Litchurch Lane. They used our tightlock coupler adapter, but that's not 507001 it's coupled to...
October 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Yesterday the movements team at Alstom were busy shunting some vehicles at Litchurch Lane. They used our tightlock coupler adapter, but that's not 507001 it's coupled to...
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A break from the norm! Here's a few pictures I am so happy I was able to get of @class507.org.uk's 507001 at #TheGreatestGathering in August!
I've always loved these units, and to be up close and personal with it was a dream come true!
(I took so many there is not enough space here to post them all)
I've always loved these units, and to be up close and personal with it was a dream come true!
(I took so many there is not enough space here to post them all)
October 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A break from the norm! Here's a few pictures I am so happy I was able to get of @class507.org.uk's 507001 at #TheGreatestGathering in August!
I've always loved these units, and to be up close and personal with it was a dream come true!
(I took so many there is not enough space here to post them all)
I've always loved these units, and to be up close and personal with it was a dream come true!
(I took so many there is not enough space here to post them all)
Congratulations to Alstom’s Ben Goodwin, who has been nominated for Rail Ambassador of the Year award at this year’s RailStaff Awards for his leadership of The Greatest Gathering. railstaffawards.com/RSA25/en/pag...
RailStaff Awards 2025 - Nominations 2025
RailStaff Awards 2025 - Nominations 2025
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October 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Congratulations to Alstom’s Ben Goodwin, who has been nominated for Rail Ambassador of the Year award at this year’s RailStaff Awards for his leadership of The Greatest Gathering. railstaffawards.com/RSA25/en/pag...
Ready to welcome you at Wirral Transport Show. Come and see us at the Hooton Park Hangars until 4pm today!
October 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Ready to welcome you at Wirral Transport Show. Come and see us at the Hooton Park Hangars until 4pm today!
The next outing for the Society stand will be at the Wirral Transport Show at the Hooton Park Hangars this Sunday, 5th October, from 10am-4pm. Admission is free and there is a shuttle bus to the show from Hooton station. See you there!
October 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The next outing for the Society stand will be at the Wirral Transport Show at the Hooton Park Hangars this Sunday, 5th October, from 10am-4pm. Admission is free and there is a shuttle bus to the show from Hooton station. See you there!
What’s the trendiest social media platform that almost sounds like the Spirax valve on a 507? It’s TikTok, of course! If you have the app, go to 507preservationsociety to see our latest videos.
September 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
What’s the trendiest social media platform that almost sounds like the Spirax valve on a 507? It’s TikTok, of course! If you have the app, go to 507preservationsociety to see our latest videos.
Another productive weekend for Team 507 in Derby. Work completed includes:-
• Motor brushes all done and checked
• Brake tests done and completed
• Some valves repaired between coaches
…and more!
• Motor brushes all done and checked
• Brake tests done and completed
• Some valves repaired between coaches
…and more!
September 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Another productive weekend for Team 507 in Derby. Work completed includes:-
• Motor brushes all done and checked
• Brake tests done and completed
• Some valves repaired between coaches
…and more!
• Motor brushes all done and checked
• Brake tests done and completed
• Some valves repaired between coaches
…and more!
As the #Railway200 celebrations continue this weekend, be sure to check out our mini-site commemorating two centuries of railways on Merseyside, from Stephenson’s Rocket to the Loop & Link and beyond. www.class507.org.uk/railway200
September 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
As the #Railway200 celebrations continue this weekend, be sure to check out our mini-site commemorating two centuries of railways on Merseyside, from Stephenson’s Rocket to the Loop & Link and beyond. www.class507.org.uk/railway200
We had a quick trip outside to turn the bearings on 507001, so we took the opportunity to drop in on a relative.
September 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We had a quick trip outside to turn the bearings on 507001, so we took the opportunity to drop in on a relative.
On this day last year was the Wirral Swan Song railtour, the first of two Class 507 farewell tours organised by the Branch Line Society and Merseyrail. Team 507 was on board throughout, for what turned out to be a memorable day. Read the BLS report of the day at www.branchline.uk/fixture-repo...
September 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
On this day last year was the Wirral Swan Song railtour, the first of two Class 507 farewell tours organised by the Branch Line Society and Merseyrail. Team 507 was on board throughout, for what turned out to be a memorable day. Read the BLS report of the day at www.branchline.uk/fixture-repo...
Yesterday was another productive day for Team 507.
✅ Some door exams completed
✅ Autocoupler test box repaired and demonstrated
✅ Air leaks fixed
✅ Some door exams completed
✅ Autocoupler test box repaired and demonstrated
✅ Air leaks fixed
September 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Yesterday was another productive day for Team 507.
✅ Some door exams completed
✅ Autocoupler test box repaired and demonstrated
✅ Air leaks fixed
✅ Some door exams completed
✅ Autocoupler test box repaired and demonstrated
✅ Air leaks fixed
Our future home at the Tanat Valley Light Railway will be open for Heritage Open Days from 12th-21st September. Why not pop down there to see the work they have been doing recently?
September 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Our future home at the Tanat Valley Light Railway will be open for Heritage Open Days from 12th-21st September. Why not pop down there to see the work they have been doing recently?
Lawrie’s Mechanical Marvels came to look at our own Mechanical Marvel! Going Underneath a 507 EMU at the Greatest Gathering! youtu.be/-U7G6g9-XJ0
Going Underneath a 507 EMU at the Greatest Gathering!
Hello Everyone,
Recently Lawrie went to the Greatest Gathering in Derby with his Ruston 48, and that meant that he and the team got onto site earlier than most of the public - so they took…
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September 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Lawrie’s Mechanical Marvels came to look at our own Mechanical Marvel! Going Underneath a 507 EMU at the Greatest Gathering! youtu.be/-U7G6g9-XJ0
It’s official! Class 507 seats are comfortable enough to satisfy even the most finicky feline! 😽
📷 Belinda Olsen
📷 Belinda Olsen
September 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It’s official! Class 507 seats are comfortable enough to satisfy even the most finicky feline! 😽
📷 Belinda Olsen
📷 Belinda Olsen
🚨 ALERT. IMPORTANT MESSAGE🚨
507001 is the best train.
🚨 MESSAGE ENDS 🚨
507001 is the best train.
🚨 MESSAGE ENDS 🚨
September 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🚨 ALERT. IMPORTANT MESSAGE🚨
507001 is the best train.
🚨 MESSAGE ENDS 🚨
507001 is the best train.
🚨 MESSAGE ENDS 🚨