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    Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

    No further updates will be posted by me, future updates regarding the 507 farewell tour will be posted to MerseyRailways 2.0 in due course.
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    Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

    508104 is officially withdrawn.
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    Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

    Sunday 12th May is the planned date for the farewell tour, more details will be released in due course.
  4. Wezz

    Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

    It's confirmed to be withdrawn tomorrow night, confirmation has been given to staff as it marks the end of Class 508 operations.
  5. Wezz

    Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

    She's being stood down at the end of service tomorrow night, unless she fails before then.
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    Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

    There is a preservation effort ongoing through https://www.class507.org.uk/ There are no plans for any other retro livery on the 507/508's, only 001.
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    Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

    We weren't sure if the unit would suit it due to the facelift Electrostar light clusters, but she suits it well. Expected to be back in traffic within the next few weeks.
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    Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

    We can't do it 100% accurate due to the disability regulations, that's as close we were allowed to get. 1701200985 Just pulling everyone's leg However 001 is DEMIC at the moment as it needs some maintenance done to it, but it'll be back out in service very soon.
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    Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

    Was involved in an incident on depot, the plan was to run it in service but that can't be done now unfortunately.
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    Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

    507001 is knackered and it's going to be on static display within Birkenhead North TMD.
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    Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

    Their lease expires in December, Merseytravel won't renew it.
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    Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

    A Class 507 farewell tour is being planned for next year, we don't have a confirmed date yet but we'll announce it on the Mersey Railways 2.0 Facebook group when the date is confirmed.
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    Merseyrail Class 508 farewell tour

    Details regarding a potential 507 tour will be released in due course, it's not confirmed but it may happen next year.
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    Merseyrail Class 508 farewell tour

    So the time has come, get booking. The 5:08 Sunset - Sunday 29th October 2023 Merseyrail and the Branch Line Society are delighted to announce The 5:08 Sunset, providing a fantastic opportunity to mark the impending withdrawal of the Class 508 EMU after more than 44 years of service to the...
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    Smoking on the train.

    I've taken to lieing and telling smokers/vapers that it's a £60 fine if they're caught, most of them quickly put them away lol I work for a TOC though, so my tactic wouldn't work for regular passengers.

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