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...

Yesterday was another productive day for Team 507. ✅ 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?

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

🚨 ALERT. IMPORTANT MESSAGE🚨 507001 is the best train. 🚨 MESSAGE ENDS 🚨

Ready to welcome you at Liverpool Model Railway Show. We are here today until 5pm and tomorrow until 4.30.

Martin Lewis asked what the best purchase for £1 was. I'm sure you can all guess our answer! Segment starts at 33mins, with the "best" bit from 37mins. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

We are bringing our stand to the Liverpool Model Railway Show this weekend. Venue is the Old Christ Church, Waterloo Road, L22 1RE. Opening times: Saturday 10-5. Sunday 10-4.30. Admission £6 (accompanied children go free!)

Some of Team 507 made a quick trip to Derby today to check up on 507001.

We're dealing with summer heat now, but Autumn will soon be here. With it arrives the nemesis of train drivers everywhere - poor rail adhesion. Simon demonstrates how 507s were prepared for leaf-fall season by testing the Wheel Slip Protection (WSP) system. Commentary by Tom.

One year ago today saw the last diagrammed 507 services on Merseyrail. From 25th August 2024, the few remaining 507s only appeared on an “ad hoc” basis. 507001 is seen at Aigburth on 23rd August, the penultimate day of booked 507s on the Hunts Cross line.

We love seeing videos of 507001 at The Greatest Gathering, like this one from Denzel – thanks for coming to see us! Our bit starts at 7:40, but the whole video is worth a watch.

We are putting the finishing touches on our next newsletter which has all the behind-the-scenes info on The Greatest Gathering. Will be emailed out exclusively to society members tomorrow evening.

Travel advice for the Everton game. (Can someone please check this is still up to date?)

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery… 🤔

MERCH ALERT! You can now order our new merchandise which made its debut at The Greatest Gathering. New mug design, coasters, fridge magnets and an exclusive limited edition OO Scale wagon (pictured). www.class507.org.uk/shop

#TheGreatestGathering was a Great Success for 507001! Relive the incredible three days of the event in our new blog post. www.class507.org.uk/2025/08/the-...

This train. This team.

What an amazing three days it has been. At times the crowds aboard 507001 have resembled the busiest rush hour Merseyrail services of the unit’s heyday. Thanks to all who came to see us, and thanks to The Greatest Gathering team and Alstom for putting on this unforgettable event!

Let’s have some love for our fellow retro-livery trains in V Shop. Be sure to check them out while you’re visiting 507001. 🥰

We’re in two places at once at The Greatest Gathering! You’ll find our stand over in the History, Heritage & Preservation Zone. Be sure to stop by there after seeing 507001, to get a memento of your special day.

Open for the third and final day at The Greatest Gathering. Come and see our classic blue and grey Merseyrail train and learn about how it works with our camshaft demonstrator.

Inspection pit tours in action. A rare chance to see under 507001 at The Greatest Gathering!

It’s day two of The Greatest Gathering! Here’s a quick look at 507001, ready to welcome you aboard today.

What an incredible first day it has been at The Greatest Gathering. We’ll be back tomorrow to do it all again!

For #Yorkshire day, the finest engineering from York works. Class 507, built 1978.

Illustrious company. The Greatest Gathering is open!

The interior has been cleaned, the air reservoirs have been filled, the lights are on! 507001 is ready to welcome you at The Greatest Gathering tomorrow. We can’t wait to meet you.

All aboard for The Greatest Gathering! For all the essential information about 507001 at the event, including how to get on those all-important simulator and pit tours, take a look at our latest website update. www.class507.org.uk/2025/07/all-...

Where do you want to go today? Dial-a-Destination, at The Greatest Gathering!

During the Greatest Gathering we will be running tours of the inspection pit under 507001 - a rare chance to see under your favourite train! Numbers are limited so be sure to get your time slot ticket from us. (Sorry, no children under 10, and older kids must be with an adult)

Visitors to The Greatest Gathering will be able to enjoy a stimulating simulating experience, as we debut our Class 507 simulator, created in conjunction with TS Controllers. Read more: www.class507.org.uk/2025/07/clas...

We hope everyone celebrating #LiverpoolPride has a wonderful day. Team 507 is in Derby today but we are with you in spirit. 🏳️‍🌈

From the revolutionary Liverpool & Manchester Railway to the cutting edge Class 777s, the story of trains on Merseyside is one of continuous innovation. To commemorate @railway200.bsky.social we have a new mini-site celebrating two centuries of railways in the region. www.class507.org.uk/railway200

Our cousin 313201 is coming to Derby Litchurch Lane tomorrow. Look out for it if you’re near the route. www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-n...

If you’re coming to Greatest Gathering, we will have an example of TS Controllers’ work on our stand!

Been a busy few days with members of C507PS at Alstom in Derby. It's farewell to the Farewell destination blind, and the original colour of underframe equipment is now being revealed. All to be ready for The Greatest Gathering in just a few weeks!

Basking in the sunshine in Derby today ☀️

Yesterday was another great day with Team 507 in Derby, continuing the job of getting 507001 squeaky clean for The Greatest Gathering. A lot of hard work completed in spite of the heat.

Greatest Gathering ticket update: Saturday is sold out. Tickets still available for Friday and Sunday. To secure yours, head to www.alstom.com/greatest-gat...

🚨 Extra tickets go on sale for The Greatest Gathering! A further 2,500 tickets for each day of the event will be released on Friday 27th June at 9am. 507001 will be on static display at the event, alongside over 100 other exhibits. Tickets will be on sale at www.alstom.com/greatest-gat...

🚨 Extra tickets go on sale for The Greatest Gathering! A further 2,500 tickets for each day of the event will be released on Friday 27th June at 9am. 507001 will be on static display at the event, alongside over 100 other exhibits. Tickets will be on sale at www.alstom.com/greatest-gat...

A great day yesterday at Alstom in Derby at the Alstom Services Development Conference, on International Women in Engineering Day #INWED. We welcomed Alstom people from around the world for a tour of 507001. Quite a contrast to the new Aventra trains elsewhere on site!

New in our shop, our 2026 calendar contains twelve images of 507001, covering the final year of its working life and its early days in preservation at Derby. Start planning for 2026 now by purchasing for just £10+£3 P&P. www.ticketisland.co.uk/ticketi_slpo...

What better way to cool off in the hot weather than a nice shower? Team 507 were at Derby yesterday, continuing the work of cleaning 507001 ready for The Greatest Gathering.

Ready to welcome you at the North West Rail & Transport Collectors Fair. We are here until 3pm at Crewe Alexandra FC in Gresty Lane, just a short walk from Crewe station.

Join us at the North West Rail & Transport Collectors Fair in Crewe this Saturday. We will have a selection of merchandise on our stand and some interesting 507 items too. www.transportpasttimes.co.uk/nw-rail-tran...

507001 powers up! An important milestone was reached on Friday, when 507001 visited the test track at Alstom's Litchurch Lane works for the first time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=djC-...