Travellin’man
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Could you please advise which Ellesmere diagram the 507 is on please
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507030 is working the 09.42 circuit from Ellesmere Port at present, the 10.22 from Liverpool Central. Repeats every 90 minutes.
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Brilliant. Many thanks
Most welcome.
507001 formed the 12.06 Hunts X - Southport and should be on the 13.27 from Southport now. A possible diagram change for 001 as these are not the workings shown in Part Time Spotter's blog today.
Two six-car formations are still out: 507011 + 014 on the 11.57 and 507016 + 033 on the 12.57 from Southport respectively. Also, for the first time in several weeks, there are no inoperative 507/8s in Southport sidings, 507028 having moved away.
508104 has begun another potential three-day cycle on the New Brighton line, running the XX.38 circuits today. Graffiti is still present and I'd advise against travelling in the middle carriage: absolutely freezing in there.
lrailadventure
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507003 has just been reported in the MerseyRailways FB group as running the 18:01 departure from Chester. Been a long time coming to see the unit finally back in operation after it's overhaul
MR-507508
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How is the units interior with being out of action for a long time?
It's clean and tidy as you'd expect but otherwise the same as the others.
MR-507508
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Any new seat cushions/ covers? I noticed quite a few on 507001 the other week.
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None that I can see in coach 64407. A few of the cushions are loose, however.
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Still out, just left Chester at 1930. Should be the 2100 and 2330 off Chester later.
The suspension in 507003's 64369 could do with adjustment; a lot of bottoming out encountered already. Also, it's cold in this coach. Units really shouldn't be returning to service after 10 or so months out with heating defects, should they? Still a nice ride, but the cold interior with very smelly passengers wasn't the nicest of mixes! 
Last thing: the track recording camera is only at one end, 64369.
Last thing: the track recording camera is only at one end, 64369.
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You said 'guess', well on the basis what both Units have done this week, should remain on Southport and New Brighton lines respectively.
Assuming it has stayed on its diagram and not switched about, 507001 should be on the Southport line tomorrow as it is booked to end its day in the platforms there. 508104 should be on New Brighton line circuits starting with the 05.53 and repeating each hour until 18.53.
508104 is on the XX.53 departures from New Brighton today (XX.20 from Central) as expected.
However, 507001 was not amongst the first seven Southport services through Liverpool Central so I'm not certain it is out.
507020 is back out today for the first time since early November, the 06.21 Hunts X - Southport being its first journey.
However, 507001 was not amongst the first seven Southport services through Liverpool Central so I'm not certain it is out.
507020 is back out today for the first time since early November, the 06.21 Hunts X - Southport being its first journey.
That's brilliant, thanks
No problem. If 001 is out, it will be either the 0642 or 0657 departure from Southport. Otherwise, I suspect it will be in Southport sidings.
Yes, 003 is on the Chester line today. It started with the 05.55 departure from there, then 07.30 and repeating every 90 minutes.
Not sure on other 507/8s but unlikely on the West Kirby line I should think.
Excellent! Thanks Prod-pep
Here's an overview of today's old order; a bit long but hopefully of interest to some.
Southport line - starting with the 05.38 Southport - Hunts X, in order: 507011, 507017, 507030, 507023, 507033, 507016, 507007, 507004, 507020, 507014.
The afternoon missing diagrams mixed things up, with 020 and 023 swapping positions. Also not great having no six-cars out despite improved availability this week; conditions on the two services which followed the missing ones looked painful.
Two six-car formations were stabled in Southport sidings: 507001 + 507032 and 507013 + 507015. Kirkdale Depot had 507031.
New Brighton line - 508104 on the XX.53 workings, 507021 on the XX.08s and 507018 on the XX.38s. Stabled at New Brighton were 507010 and 507028. 507029 also there for a short period.
507003 was the only 507/8 on other Wirral Lines, working Chester circuits beginning with the 05.55 until it failed and was replaced with 507029 from 19.30. Possibly still some snags to iron out with 003 after its lengthy lay-off.
507002 is stabled inside the main shed at Birkenhead North, just visible behind 508108 + 508114 whose date with the scrapyard looms large.
Hopefully two points of interest for tomorrow: I've been reliably informed 507018 and 508104 are scheduled to be on Hooton to Chester/Ellesmere Port workings. As EFC are also at home, there could be a six-car 507 set on the Ormskirk line if recent tradition continues.
Southport line - starting with the 05.38 Southport - Hunts X, in order: 507011, 507017, 507030, 507023, 507033, 507016, 507007, 507004, 507020, 507014.
The afternoon missing diagrams mixed things up, with 020 and 023 swapping positions. Also not great having no six-cars out despite improved availability this week; conditions on the two services which followed the missing ones looked painful.
Two six-car formations were stabled in Southport sidings: 507001 + 507032 and 507013 + 507015. Kirkdale Depot had 507031.
New Brighton line - 508104 on the XX.53 workings, 507021 on the XX.08s and 507018 on the XX.38s. Stabled at New Brighton were 507010 and 507028. 507029 also there for a short period.
507003 was the only 507/8 on other Wirral Lines, working Chester circuits beginning with the 05.55 until it failed and was replaced with 507029 from 19.30. Possibly still some snags to iron out with 003 after its lengthy lay-off.
507002 is stabled inside the main shed at Birkenhead North, just visible behind 508108 + 508114 whose date with the scrapyard looms large.
Hopefully two points of interest for tomorrow: I've been reliably informed 507018 and 508104 are scheduled to be on Hooton to Chester/Ellesmere Port workings. As EFC are also at home, there could be a six-car 507 set on the Ormskirk line if recent tradition continues.
There's a Sims run in the system for early Monday
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Any clues as to what is going please?
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MR-507508
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Very useful update provided, thanks for sharing.
Noticed there are two addtional services on the Ormskirk line tomorrow, which I guess will be for the match - could be a 6 car 507 working or a 4 car 777 used to provide a 'push-in' service;
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508108 & 508114There's a Sims run in the system for early Monday
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Many thanks.
777013 on the Ormskirk extras. Very disappointing with so many 507s spare today. That won't be a fun journey for the matchgoers on a single unit.
The Hooton - Chester service today has 507021 alongside a 777, whilst the Hooton - Ellesmere Port has 508104 solely in charge.
The Hooton - Chester service today has 507021 alongside a 777, whilst the Hooton - Ellesmere Port has 508104 solely in charge.
will 508104 still be on the port branch tomorrow? also do you know where 507003 and 507001 will be tomorrow? hoping to ride them while they're still around
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