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Wouldn't Network Rail pay, its their station and infrastructure. Like I said I don't think they choose to leave trains there, It's probably because there is nowhere else. Units are left all over the network after service and are equally at risk, 001 and the rest of the 507's are probably just in the way now given they are no longer in service.
This is awful news. I don’t suppose there’s be any chance if it depended on cost, having it fixed could be done by volunteers or a crowd fund. Given the train is still not in private hands I suppose there are plenty of blocks to that sort of thing. Maybe it’s a naive suggestion but it sprang to mind. Just a thought. I hope such attacks would not jeopardise the final weekend.
This is awful news. I don’t suppose there’s be any chance if it depended on cost, having it fixed could be done by volunteers or a crowd fund. Given the train is still not in private hands I suppose there are plenty of blocks to that sort of thing. Maybe it’s a naive suggestion but it sprang to mind. Just a thought. I hope such attacks would not jeopardise the final weekend.
I wouldn't worry too much about the final weekend, although it will probably look scruffy on one side by then. They will likely be obliged to remove the graffiti before dispatching it to Newport, in order to return it to the lessor in good order, given this one does have a future.
It's annoying, I agree as I think really, 507001 should have been given a higher priority to be stored safely in the shed out of harms way. More so as it will very soon become someone else's personal property.
I know that the 507s are neglected in general now because they are not bothered with them, but I think 001 especially should be taken care of more so than the others because it has a future.
You should not, for example expect to go to a car dealership knowing you are going to buy a car second-hand only for it to be all beaten up or badly damaged the day you come to drive it away/collect it.
I've got a feeling the majority, (if not all) COULD well be gone before it even hits Christmas, possibly before we even reach December.
I am in the Class 507 Preservation Society and receive the regular newsletter updates. The latest one received last night, (Sunday), mentions that the 'Sefton Sparkler' tour on the 3rd of November will be 'The End'. No more 507s will be out after that date.
As they want them gone from the network, it really wouldn't surprise me at all if they rapidly start going very soon after.
That happened when the 'south PEP' 313s went, @Chris 1980
Exactly 7 weeks, from last day of revenue service (21/05/23), to the final pair's scrap-run to Eastleigh (10/07/23).
Is 507003 not staying with Merseyrail after the tour? Because why else would they install a thermal camera to the front of it. If they are getting rid of it then I dont see the point in the thermal camera being there.
From the pictures i've seen it looks like they accessed the unit from the side where all the shrubbery is! If that's the case then it's not likely to be visible on any station cctv!
Ive heard that they are keeping them until December in case of a 777 fault and then scrapping them. Unsure if this is completely true, however theyve almost got all the 777 they need so it could well be true.
Saw 507003 and 018 at New Brighton this afternoon. 018 appears complete, intact to have motored with 003. All other 507's stabled in North depot. 777152 on Ormkirks, 6 x 777's in sidings at Southport awaiting reopening of line on Tuesday.
Saw 507003 and 018 at New Brighton this afternoon. 018 appears complete, intact to have motored with 003. All other 507's stabled in North depot. 777152 on Ormkirks, 6 x 777's in sidings at Southport awaiting reopening of line on Tuesday.
I have been told to keep a eye on this space apparently, there may be a future for the nameplate in the form of a auction. However, as @507016 rightly says, never take anything for granted or trustworthy.
Class 507 possible working today.
Unit(s) in the Wall Siding at New Brighton (507003 & 507018) assigned as 5W06 according to opentraintimes.
If so, should commence working the 0751 from West Kirby.
Any confirmation of the 507 working would be greatly appreciated later.
Class 507 possible working today.
Unit(s) in the Wall Siding at New Brighton (507003 & 507018) assigned as 5W06 according to opentraintimes.
If so, should commence working the 0751 from West Kirby.
Any confirmation of the 507 working would be greatly appreciated later.
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