Class 502 Preservation Trust

We are the charity responsible for restoring the unique Liverpool-Southport Class 502 Electric Multiple Unit, built by the LMS in 1939-40.

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

@TrainsByLiam @TheMTTrust First bus from Ormskirk bus station is 10.36 and then every 30 mins.

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

On 12th July 2026 @TheMTTrust will be holding its annual open door event at Burscough. There will be a chance to see the MTT's collection along with the Class 502 which will be open to view.

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

A quick glimpse of what to expect at Sunday’s West Lancs Classic Bus Running Day, where the 502 will be open to the public!

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

On 12th July 2026 @TheMTTrust will be holding its annual open door event at Burscough. There will be a chance to see the MTT's collection along with the Class 502 which will be open to view.

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

As usual, the Class 502 Preservation Trust will have their stand at @RainhillMRC’s 2026 show this weekend (7-8 March).

We will have our usual range of souvenirs on sale, and some of our volunteers will be on hand to talk about the latest progress on the unit’s restoration.

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

Wishing all our members and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

Our latest update video, with a behind the scenes look at some of our restoration work. https://t.co/mF82CydKLi

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

Ready to welcome you today!

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

We will have our stand at the Wirral Transport Show this Sunday, at the Hooton Park Hangars.

A shuttle bus will be running between Hooton station and the event.

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

We will have our stand at the Wirral Transport Show this Sunday, at the Hooton Park Hangars.

A shuttle bus will be running between Hooton station and the event.

[Paul @ovsbulleid]

Contrast a class 502 and 503 at Liverpool Central. The 502s were longer and wider.

📷 me 1978

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

Join us at the @TransportPast North West Rail & Transport Collectors Fair in Crewe tomorrow, where we will have our stand with our usual range of 502 goodies on offer. https://t.co/alPQBh9mHf

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

Ready to welcome members at our AGM today, with a cuppa and tour of work done before getting down to the formal business.

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

The Class 502 Preservation Trust’s Annual General Meeting will take place on 27th April 2025.

Full details of venue and time have been sent out to members. If you want to get involved and take part at the AGM, it isn’t too late to join! https://t.co/Ek72tU8mIL

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

This coming Saturday and Sunday we will be taking our 502 stall to the Rainhill model railway exhibition. A great show for all the family and well worth a visit, see you there

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

All the best to @class_507 as they prepare to welcome 507001 into preservation today.

[Class 507 Preservation @class_507]

A new dawn for 507001

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

Still haven't got a 2025 calendar? We still have some stock of our superb "Merseyrail Electrics of the Past" calendar, with 12 historic images of the Merseyrail network. Available to buy at https://t.co/qlriJDG7Ny

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

@spoonmcduff You can order on our website at https://t.co/BmEjHwUWWG

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

Merry Christmas everyone, and if you received a copy of our Crossens Electrics book today, we hope you enjoy it!

[Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502]

The Class 502 Preservation Trust will be at the @RainhillMRC Christmas Model Railway show today. Come along to chat about the progress of the 502’s restoration and maybe pick up a Christmas gift from our stand.

[Branch Line Society @BLSFixtures]

The Sefton Sparkler Sunday 3 November - Class 507 EMU farewell raising funds for @merseyrail good causes. Tickets are now available for sale: https://t.co/DPva6Au0m3