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 😁

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!

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!

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.

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.

Our simulator isn’t just a driving sim: TS Controllers has also incorporated guard control panels, so you can operate the doors and give the “ding-ding” signal! Check it out at the Rainhill Christmas Model Railway Show this Saturday!

Over the past few months we’ve been making some improvements to our cab simulator, making it even better than it was at The Greatest Gathering. Based around a driver’s desk adapted by TS Controllers, it will be available for visitors to the Rainhill Model Railway Show this Saturday. See you there!

It was a smash hit at The Greatest Gathering, and our simulator is coming to Rainhill MRC’s Christmas Model Railway Show this Saturday! If you want to drive a (virtual) 507, this is your chance!

Merseyrail electric multiple unit (EMU) 507 001 broke new ground on Tuesday, 18th November, when, for the first time since being preserved, an energised 3rd rail supplied the power. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/preserved-merseyrail-unit-runs-from-3rd-rail-power-for-first-time.html

On Tuesday, the classic whine of 507 traction motors was heard once more, as 507001 moved under its own power on the ALSTOM test track at Litchurch Lane for the first time. Watch the video of this special moment here: youtu.be/elfYWV8VoIs

Where has 507001 been off to this week? New video drops on our YouTube channel tomorrow at 5.07pm. Trust us, you will NOT want to miss this!

We are determined to keep 507001 in good condition. With that goal in mind, a small group visited Litchurch Lane on Sunday to carry out testing on various systems, including brakes, speedometers and the passenger alarms.

Some ASMR for you. (ASMR stands for Awesome Spirax Merseyrail Rhythm)

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

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.

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/

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.

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.

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/

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...

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)

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!

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.

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!

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.

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?)