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
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Former Merseyrail class 507 train celebrates one year in preservation
On 23rd January 2025, class 507 number 507001 left Merseyrail's Birkenhead North depot for the final time, as it entered its new life in preservation.
This video showcases just a few of the…
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From the success of The Greatest Gathering, to running on Alstom's Derby test track, it's been an incredible first year of preservation for 507001. Here's just a few of the highlights.
Thanks to all our members and supporters - we couldn't have done it without you!
youtu.be/hDGvmL4tO-o
Thanks to all our members and supporters - we couldn't have done it without you!
youtu.be/hDGvmL4tO-o
From the success of The Greatest Gathering, to running on Alstom's Derby test track, it's been an incredible first year of preservation for 507001. Here's just a few of the highlights.
Thanks to all our members and supporters - we couldn't have done it without you!
youtu.be/hDGvmL4tO-o
Thanks to all our members and supporters - we couldn't have done it without you!
youtu.be/hDGvmL4tO-o
Former Merseyrail class 507 train celebrates one year in preservation
On 23rd January 2025, class 507 number 507001 left Merseyrail's Birkenhead North depot for the final time, as it entered its new life in preservation.
This video showcases just a few of the…
youtu.be
January 23, 2026 at 5:07 PM
From the success of The Greatest Gathering, to running on Alstom's Derby test track, it's been an incredible first year of preservation for 507001. Here's just a few of the highlights.
Thanks to all our members and supporters - we couldn't have done it without you!
youtu.be/hDGvmL4tO-o
Thanks to all our members and supporters - we couldn't have done it without you!
youtu.be/hDGvmL4tO-o
• Driving a train down the motorway
• 507001 appearing on the telly (twice!)
• Welcoming visitors aboard (and underneath!) at the Greatest Gathering
• Running under its own power on the test track
Just a few of the highlights from our first year. What’s your favourite moment?
• 507001 appearing on the telly (twice!)
• Welcoming visitors aboard (and underneath!) at the Greatest Gathering
• Running under its own power on the test track
Just a few of the highlights from our first year. What’s your favourite moment?
January 23, 2026 at 12:35 PM
• Driving a train down the motorway
• 507001 appearing on the telly (twice!)
• Welcoming visitors aboard (and underneath!) at the Greatest Gathering
• Running under its own power on the test track
Just a few of the highlights from our first year. What’s your favourite moment?
• 507001 appearing on the telly (twice!)
• Welcoming visitors aboard (and underneath!) at the Greatest Gathering
• Running under its own power on the test track
Just a few of the highlights from our first year. What’s your favourite moment?
One year ago today, after a nerve-wracking month of weather-related delays, 507001 left Merseyside for its new life in preservation. bsky.app/profile/clas...
January 23, 2026 at 10:03 AM
One year ago today, after a nerve-wracking month of weather-related delays, 507001 left Merseyside for its new life in preservation. bsky.app/profile/clas...
On this day in 1886 the Mersey Railway tunnel opened between Liverpool and Birkenhead.
Sadly we had to wait nearly a century for the best trains. 😉
Sadly we had to wait nearly a century for the best trains. 😉
January 20, 2026 at 7:46 PM
On this day in 1886 the Mersey Railway tunnel opened between Liverpool and Birkenhead.
Sadly we had to wait nearly a century for the best trains. 😉
Sadly we had to wait nearly a century for the best trains. 😉
On this day in 2015 - the Merseyrail megatrain! After multiple failures on the Wirral Line caused by ice on the third rail, a rescue train went out to fetch the stalled units, ending up with EIGHTEEN coaches by the time it reached Hooton. Our own 507001 is in there somewhere! youtu.be/tiTNqtZrT6U
18 Coach Merseyrail Train
It was a freezing cold morning at Hooton on 18 January 2015. Due to the amount of ice that had formed, the train service had been severely curtailed. This train was the first that had come through,…
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January 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM
On this day in 2015 - the Merseyrail megatrain! After multiple failures on the Wirral Line caused by ice on the third rail, a rescue train went out to fetch the stalled units, ending up with EIGHTEEN coaches by the time it reached Hooton. Our own 507001 is in there somewhere! youtu.be/tiTNqtZrT6U
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Managed to get my hands on a @class507.org.uk calendar this year 🎉
January 6, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Managed to get my hands on a @class507.org.uk calendar this year 🎉
Happy new calendar day! Have you hung yours up yet?
If you haven’t got one, we still have a few available in our shop, now reduced to just £5+postage!
www.class507.org.uk/shop
If you haven’t got one, we still have a few available in our shop, now reduced to just £5+postage!
www.class507.org.uk/shop
January 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Happy new calendar day! Have you hung yours up yet?
If you haven’t got one, we still have a few available in our shop, now reduced to just £5+postage!
www.class507.org.uk/shop
If you haven’t got one, we still have a few available in our shop, now reduced to just £5+postage!
www.class507.org.uk/shop
What a year it's been for us! Here's just a few of the highlights.
A very Happy New Year from all of us at the society.
A very Happy New Year from all of us at the society.
December 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What a year it's been for us! Here's just a few of the highlights.
A very Happy New Year from all of us at the society.
A very Happy New Year from all of us at the society.
We believe Santa has brought 507 goodies to some lucky people this year. We hope you enjoy them! 🎅
December 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
We believe Santa has brought 507 goodies to some lucky people this year. We hope you enjoy them! 🎅
Merry Christmas from all of us at the Class 507 Preservation Society!
December 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Merry Christmas from all of us at the Class 507 Preservation Society!
NEW VIDEO: On 8th December, 507001 once again visited the test track at Alstom's Litchurch Lane works, this time with passengers aboard! youtu.be/6XwkCCKmNoU
507001 carries passengers on the ALSTOM test track
On 8th December 2025, 507001 ran for a second time on the test track at ALSTOM's Litchurch Lane works in Derby. This time the unit carried passengers: invited guests of ALSTOM, as part of a ceremony…
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December 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
NEW VIDEO: On 8th December, 507001 once again visited the test track at Alstom's Litchurch Lane works, this time with passengers aboard! youtu.be/6XwkCCKmNoU
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🚨 Latest Video 🚨 ex Merseyrail Class 507 001 Rides Again! Thanks to @class507.org.uk
▶️ youtu.be/lu07JOxi-bk ◀️
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Merseyrail Class 507 001 Rides Again
YouTube video by Rail Focus
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December 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🚨 Latest Video 🚨 ex Merseyrail Class 507 001 Rides Again! Thanks to @class507.org.uk
▶️ youtu.be/lu07JOxi-bk ◀️
▶️ youtu.be/lu07JOxi-bk ◀️
Thanks to everyone who has bought items from our show stands or online shop in 2025. You have helped us to raise thousands of pounds towards the preservation of 507001!
Our shop elves are taking a Christmas break, so any orders placed now will not be sent out until the New Year.
Our shop elves are taking a Christmas break, so any orders placed now will not be sent out until the New Year.
December 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Thanks to everyone who has bought items from our show stands or online shop in 2025. You have helped us to raise thousands of pounds towards the preservation of 507001!
Our shop elves are taking a Christmas break, so any orders placed now will not be sent out until the New Year.
Our shop elves are taking a Christmas break, so any orders placed now will not be sent out until the New Year.
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Sunday's video is available early and advert free for Patreon and Youtube members.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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A rare opportunity to own a driver's cab desk panel from a class 507! All proceeds from the sale will go to the Class 507 Preservation Society. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27757695...
Driver's cab desk panel from a Class 507 unit 507023 | eBay UK
This was removed from the train just before it was scrapped, with permission.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A rare opportunity to own a driver's cab desk panel from a class 507! All proceeds from the sale will go to the Class 507 Preservation Society. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27757695...
The Greatest Gathering – Alstom’s record-breaking Railway200 festival held in Derby – has raised over £100,000 for good causes.
Following the unveiling of a commemorative painting on 8th December, Alstom colleagues enjoyed a ride along the test track aboard 507001. www.alstom.com/press-releas...
Following the unveiling of a commemorative painting on 8th December, Alstom colleagues enjoyed a ride along the test track aboard 507001. www.alstom.com/press-releas...
Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering raises over £100,000 for good causes in the UK
Profits from Alstom’s award-winning railway festival will be split between national charities and railway heritage partners Announcement made as Pete Waterman OBE unveils the record-breaking event’s ...
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December 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Greatest Gathering – Alstom’s record-breaking Railway200 festival held in Derby – has raised over £100,000 for good causes.
Following the unveiling of a commemorative painting on 8th December, Alstom colleagues enjoyed a ride along the test track aboard 507001. www.alstom.com/press-releas...
Following the unveiling of a commemorative painting on 8th December, Alstom colleagues enjoyed a ride along the test track aboard 507001. www.alstom.com/press-releas...
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New Short!
I went to Litchurch Lane in Derby to see the preserved Merseyrail Class 507, and got to give it a drive! Courtesy of @class507.org.uk
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I went to Litchurch Lane in Derby to see the preserved Merseyrail Class 507, and got to give it a drive! Courtesy of @class507.org.uk
youtube.com/shorts/ETZhN...
I Drove an Old Merseyrail Train!
YouTube video by Nick Badley
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December 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
New Short!
I went to Litchurch Lane in Derby to see the preserved Merseyrail Class 507, and got to give it a drive! Courtesy of @class507.org.uk
youtube.com/shorts/ETZhN...
I went to Litchurch Lane in Derby to see the preserved Merseyrail Class 507, and got to give it a drive! Courtesy of @class507.org.uk
youtube.com/shorts/ETZhN...
Today 507001 visited the Litchurch Lane test track again. This time carrying guests from ALSTOM as part of a celebration of the success of The Greatest Gathering.
We’ll have more to share in the coming days. In the meantime, enjoy this noisy departure 😁
We’ll have more to share in the coming days. In the meantime, enjoy this noisy departure 😁
December 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Today 507001 visited the Litchurch Lane test track again. This time carrying guests from ALSTOM as part of a celebration of the success of The Greatest Gathering.
We’ll have more to share in the coming days. In the meantime, enjoy this noisy departure 😁
We’ll have more to share in the coming days. In the meantime, enjoy this noisy departure 😁
If you’re in the East Midlands TV region, you might want to watch BBC East Midlands Today at 6.30pm 👀 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC One - East Midlands Today, Evening News, 08/12/2025
The latest news, sport and weather for the East Midlands.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
If you’re in the East Midlands TV region, you might want to watch BBC East Midlands Today at 6.30pm 👀 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Shout out to yesterday’s clean team, led by Sophie, who scrubbed 507001 until its interior sparkled!
December 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Shout out to yesterday’s clean team, led by Sophie, who scrubbed 507001 until its interior sparkled!
A historic moment on this day last year: the last ever run of a 507 under its own power on #Merseyrail, as 507029 and 507003 travel ECS from Southport to Birkenhead North depot for decommissioning. Our member Ross McCall captured this video of the units passing through Hightown.
December 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A historic moment on this day last year: the last ever run of a 507 under its own power on #Merseyrail, as 507029 and 507003 travel ECS from Southport to Birkenhead North depot for decommissioning. Our member Ross McCall captured this video of the units passing through Hightown.
Did you visit us at Rainhill and have a go on our simulator? Please share any pics or videos with us!
November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Did you visit us at Rainhill and have a go on our simulator? Please share any pics or videos with us!
Our simulator in action, powered by tscontrollers.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Our simulator in action, powered by tscontrollers.com
We are ready to welcome you at Rainhill Christmas Model Railway Show. Come and see us and have a go at driving our 507 simulator. Open until 5pm today.
November 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We are ready to welcome you at Rainhill Christmas Model Railway Show. Come and see us and have a go at driving our 507 simulator. Open until 5pm today.
On this day last year: Chris Blackburn's photo captures 507003 and 507029 arriving at Southport. By this time, 507 operations were reduced to a couple of morning and evening peak journeys to and from Southport. 28th November 2024 was the final day of 507s in passenger service.
November 28, 2025 at 6:54 PM
On this day last year: Chris Blackburn's photo captures 507003 and 507029 arriving at Southport. By this time, 507 operations were reduced to a couple of morning and evening peak journeys to and from Southport. 28th November 2024 was the final day of 507s in passenger service.