Class 507 Preservation

We are the Class 507 Preservation Society; we are preserving 507001 for future generations of Merseysiders.

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On 1st September, in test runs at Litchurch Lane, 507001 operated under its own power without a third rail, thanks to batteries fitted on board.

This milestone development paves the way for potential operation on heritage railways.

Find out more: https://t.co/4nAuKQ4Aha

[Joe Brown @JoeBrownLondon]

#OnThisDay 50 years ago the Great Northern Electrics full service commenced with the brand new Class 313, the first dual voltage AC/DC units in the UK. Services ran between Welwyn Garden City/Hertford North and King's Cross/Moorgate, the latter via the ex-LT Great Northern & City

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The engineering team have had a long, but productive day today. We have had a few special guests join us today, whilst we have been doing more tests on battery operation.

We will share more on this very soon!

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“Three cheers for the 507s!”

Two years ago today, at the conclusion of the Sefton Sparkler railtour, a crowd of admirers watch 507001 and 507023 depart Southport for the final time.

Were you on the tour? What is your favourite memory of the day?

#merseyrail #class507

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Direct link to order online: https://t.co/auFOPQz8ze

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As we near Remembrance Day, our 507 Poppy Badge is back in stock. Just £6+postage, with £3 from each sale donated to the Royal British Legion. Order now from our online shop.

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No edits, no captions.

Just 507001 running on battery.

This footage was captured by @JakeOnRailways 📸

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Our battery trial made headlines! Here are some of the articles about us, in the Railway Magazine, Trackside, Today's Railways UK and Heritage Railway.

Have you spotted 507001 in print recently? Let us know!

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How it started / How it's going

On 25th October 1978, 507001 ran to Kirkby with a *very* special passenger on board. 48 years later, Liverpool's own Royal Train is looking as good as ever, thanks to the support of our members and our dedicated engineering team.

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Want to help us out with engineering tasks on 507001? We have lots of jobs that need doing, suitable for a range of skill levels.

First step is to sign up as a member for just £30 for a year. https://t.co/I9RZYAmMxB

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The engineering team are working on ‘winterising’ 507001.

Some of this requires replacing worn and perished window seals and some breached window panes.

The team have already achieved some of this but we have more to do!

This work will help prevent water damage and corrosion.

[Class 507 Preservation @class_507]

Available now from our website! (the book, not Graeme)

https://t.co/xF5m9pSHiH

[Graeme Gleaves @MrLangelo]

When you need an ‘official’ publicity photo for your new book about trains, where else to take it but on a train.

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The first heritage railcar has departed from @LlangollenRail and we are open for business in the waiting room. Come and join us for a drive on the sim, a souvenir from our sales stand, or to catch up with Team 507!

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Our simulator was a big hit last time we brought it to @LlangollenRail, and this weekend (17/18 October) we'll be back for the Heritage Railcar Gala! Come to see us in the waiting room at Llangollen station to test your driving skills.

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@MerseyrailCOO Thank you Stephen! It’s great to see our work being recognised by the wider railway and engineering communities; a testament to our fantastic team.

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We're proud that our head of engineering Tom Camps has been invited to give a lecture to the Derby Railway Engineering Society. He will present "Class 507 - From Prototype to Preservation" to the DRES tomorrow evening. https://t.co/oqfxCk2pAw

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507001 had a visitor a couple of weeks ago, and he got to experience driving not just a train. But the battery powered 507!

Take a look on YouTube at the time @geofftech drove 001. 🔋 🚊

https://t.co/5GXO17cqAZ

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We are heading back to @LlangollenRail for the Heritage Railcar Gala on 17th and 18th October. Come and ride the railway's beautiful heritage DMUs, then stop off at Llangollen station to see our stand and drive the simulator, built for us by TS Controllers. See you there!

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Something interesting on the cover of this month’s @HeritageRailMag. 👀

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Packing some shop orders ready to post out tomorrow. Get yours here: https://t.co/g2QyVGf8vI

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@JakeOnRailways Colour or line drawing?