Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

[Wezz]

Something I recently noticed after 15 years of travel on Merseyrail is these BR York plates on the 508s, which are positioned low down on the carriage sides. Looking back through old photos I don't believe 507s have them. Hopefully some may be saved but I suppose the screws may be seized by now.

They are being saved, more information will be released by the company in due time.

 

[L401CJF]

A friend of mine said 507008 has been withdrawn last night, I've not seen this posted anywhere however.

Can anybody confirm whether it is the case or whether it is out today?

Cheers

 

[Wezz]

A friend of mine said 507008 has been withdrawn last night, I've not seen this posted anywhere however.

Can anybody confirm whether it is the case or whether it is out today?

Cheers

Both 507008 & 507027 have been withdrawn and are currently being coupled together at Kirkdale, they're forming the 10:16 ECS to Birkenhead North.

 

[SuperLuke2334]

Both have been withdrawn and are currently being coupled together at Kirkdale, they're forming the 10+16 ECS to Birkenhead North.

Is the scrap for Sunday/Monday virtually confirmed then?

 

[Wezz]

Is the scrap for Sunday/Monday virtually confirmed then?

Yes, the Reaper 37 will be taking them on Sunday night.

 

[L401CJF]

Both 507008 & 507027 have been withdrawn and are currently being coupled together at Kirkdale, they're forming the 10:16 ECS to Birkenhead North.

Thanks for the info, appreciated!

 

[SuperLuke2334]

Yes, the Reaper 37 will be taking them on Sunday night.

Thank you .

 

[L401CJF]

For any interested, 008 is visible in the shed at Birkenhead North.

 

[315801]

Daft as this might be but would it not make sense that if units are withdrawn at Kirkdale for them to be towed away from there

 

[prod_pep]

Something I recently noticed after 15 years of travel on Merseyrail is these BR York plates on the 508s, which are positioned low down on the carriage sides. Looking back through old photos I don't believe 507s have them. Hopefully some may be saved but I suppose the screws may be seized by now.

The small second batch of 507s, 507031-033, do retain their builder's plates. As you say, the earlier 507s don't, for reasons I know not why.

 

[The exile]

Daft as this might be but would it not make sense that if units are withdrawn at Kirkdale for them to be towed away from there

Is there a through connection easily accessible from Kirkdale without reversal/run-round to complicate things?

 

[Wezz]

Is there a through connection easily accessible from Kirkdale without reversal/run-round to complicate things?

No, they'd have to reverse at Sandhills.

 

[L401CJF]

Much easier to move them under their own power to Birkenhead, then undertake component removal there to keep others going. I believe 507/8 maintenance is done at North these days? Also easier as its a straight forward drag up the Borderlands Line to Wrexham and straight down via Shrewsbury and the Marches direct to Newport. No need for reversing then as far as I know! (Except on 140s drag which for some reason reversed at Shrewsbury to go to Crewe for the night, then head back via Shrewsbury the next morning)

 

[Wezz]

Much easier to move them under their own power to Birkenhead, then undertake component removal there to keep others going. I believe 507/8 maintenance is done at North these days? Also easier as its a straight forward drag up the Borderlands Line to Wrexham and straight down via Shrewsbury and the Marches direct to Newport. No need for reversing then as far as I know! (Except on 140s drag which for some reason reversed at Shrewsbury to go to Crewe for the night, then head back via Shrewsbury the next morning)

That's exactly it, it's also cheaper as we don't need to hire 2 locos as there are no reversals required.

 

[8A Rail]

No, they'd have to reverse at Sandhills.

As well as Bootle Oriel Road to gain access at Bootle Junction to the Bootle (Canada Dock) Branch line to / from Olive Mount/ Edge Hill.

 

[TT-ONR-NRN]

Both 507008 & 507027 have been withdrawn and are currently being coupled together at Kirkdale, they're forming the 10:16 ECS to Birkenhead North.

507s again! Interesting.

 

[Pacef8]

Is it the beatles blue one ?

 

[L401CJF]

Is it the beatles blue one ?

That's 508111, noted in service earlier on West Kirby line.

 

[tjlrailblue]

Hi everyone

I am very out of date with this ...

I'm in the region in mid June - will there be many 507s/508s running around still?

If yes are they on a particular line?

Cheers


Tim

 

[Sam 76]

Hi everyone

I am very out of date with this ...

I'm in the region in mid June - will there be many 507s/508s running around still?

If yes are they on a particular line?

Cheers


Tim

The vast majority will still be around . Only Kirkby and some Ormskirk serviced are currently 777s

 

[childwallblues]

Is it the beatles blue one ?

Yes. I travelled on it today from Liverpool Central to Bidston.

 

[tjlrailblue]

ok that's great news then thanks a lot im looking forward to taking a final ride on them! not been on them for many years...

cheers


tim

 

[Ribbleman]

They are being saved, more information will be released by the company in due time.

I believe that 507031-033 carry York works plates, being built slightly later than the rest of the class.

 

[DJH1971]

Wonder which 507/508's are due to go next?

 

[SuperLuke2334]

Wonder which 507/508's are due to go next?

Do you mean after 008 and 027?

 

[DJH1971]

Do you mean after 008 and 027?

That's correct

 

[SuperLuke2334]

That's correct

Ah ok, well I'm sure very few people know at the moment, they'll probably want to hold off a bit now until they can get more 777s in the country and running.

 

[childwallblues]

Much easier to move them under their own power to Birkenhead, then undertake component removal there to keep others going. I believe 507/8 maintenance is done at North these days? Also easier as its a straight forward drag up the Borderlands Line to Wrexham and straight down via Shrewsbury and the Marches direct to Newport. No need for reversing then as far as I know! (Except on 140s drag which for some reason reversed at Shrewsbury to go to Crewe for the night, then head back via Shrewsbury the next morning)

All maintenance on 507/508 has been done at Birkenhead North probably since Hall Road closed,
.

 

[Sam 76]

Ah ok, well I'm sure very few people know at the moment, they'll probably want to hold off a bit now until they can get more 777s in the country and running.

I think the problem is that sadly to an extent it’s out of Merseyrails hands now. The old units as they run out of miles have to go

 

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