Merseyrail legacy fleet updates (Class 507/508)

[prod_pep]

Thanks, 507018? Alone?

Yes.

Looks like the 09.06 circuit will be its last. 777015 is about to leave North Depot for West Kirby now.

Indeed, 507018 has retired to West Kirby sidings now. It was in brilliant form this morning too: outstanding acceleration.

 

[507016]

How come they’ve took it off early? Was on my way to see it cause I heard the 17:15 was meant to be its last service tonight?

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Just seen 018 in the sidings, looks brilliant

 

[Sam 76]

How come they’ve took it off early? Was on my way to see it cause I heard the 17:15 was meant to be its last service tonight?

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Just seen 018 in the sidings, looks brilliant

Found 777015 to replace it. I imagine with the number of crews current decreasing, it’s easier to have a 777 performing the duty

 

[Borkyyy]

Is there any chance 507018 will be out and about again later on today?

 

[507016]

Currently watching 5C36, no path, I’m guessing it’s 003?

 

[Neil Polo]

Yes the planned engineering work was between Sat 5th and Mon 14th with normal operations restarting on Tuesday 15th.

Are any upcoming closures of the Southport line planned?

 

[harrym508131]

Currently watching 5C36, no path, I’m guessing it’s 003?

yep

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Found 777015 to replace it. I imagine with the number of crews current decreasing, it’s easier to have a 777 performing the duty

the tram was in the workshop hence 018 was sent out, once the tram was ready for service they did the swap

 

[WirralLine]

507003 on Chesters, 2C36 currently.

 

[MR-507508]

507003 on Chesters, 2C36 currently.

Is 507003 still out on the Chester line, next working 2C50?

 

[507016]

On it, we haven’t been kicked off so looks like we’re going back round again

 

[cjbirkett]

507 003 having a go on Ellesmere Port trains apparently today, it did 08.19 from Ellesmere Port. Don't know how long it will stay out.

Really hoping something like this may happen Thursday or Friday when I can actually get into town!!

 

[prod_pep]

507003 remains out, next to work the 12.39 from Ellesmere Port.

507018 was showing as moving to Kirkdale earlier but it has unfortunately gone to the wall siding at New Brighton instead.

 

[Borkyyy]

507003 remains out, next to work the 12.39 from Ellesmere Port.

507018 was showing as moving to Kirkdale earlier but it has unfortunately gone to the wall siding at New Brighton instead.

By any chance is 507003 still out and if it is, will it work 2Y21 (15:39 circuit). If anyone has an answer to this that would be great

 

[WirralLine]

By any chance is 507003 still out and if it is, will it work 2Y21 (15:39 circuit). If anyone has an answer to this that would be great

Still out. I've been told to expect 507s covering for the next few days, multiple 777s suffering with TCU faults.

 

[Borkyyy]

Still out. I've been told to expect 507s covering for the next few days, multiple 777s suffering with TCU faults.

Sound cheers for that. Even though Ellesmere Port isnt my favourite line, I'll still enjoy my journey if it is still out.

 

[zain_031]

Still out. I've been told to expect 507s covering for the next few days, multiple 777s suffering with TCU faults.

Do you reckon some would be out this weekend? Would be great if I could get one last ride

 

[Borkyyy]

Do you reckon some would be out this weekend? Would be great if I could get one last ride

I reckon there is a chance yes but thats if the 777s are still having problems or not

 

[mikecmac]

507003 still doing sterling services on Ellesmere Port services just passed it at Birkenhead Central very full!!!
777'140 working Ormskirks as well

 

[Neil Polo]

507003 still doing sterling services on Ellesmere Port services just passed it at Birkenhead Central very full!!!
777'140 working Ormskirks as well

Had a ride from James St to Moorfields on her. Nice to hear the old sounds again.

 

[simonmpoulton]

Supposed to be 507003 out on West Kirbys today first 2W02.

 

[childwallblues]

507003 still doing sterling services on Ellesmere Port services just passed it at Birkenhead Central very full!!!
777'140 working Ormskirks as well

777142 also out on Ormskirks ysterday. I rode it from Sandhills to Liverpool South Parkway.

 

[507016]

Supposed to be 507003 out on West Kirbys today first 2W02.

All day, or just a short term cover?

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5T81 Sat off activated in NBN wall siding, 018 maybe?

 

[WarrenT]

All day, or just a short term cover?

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5T81 Sat off activated in NBN wall siding, 018 maybe?

Sitting in it now in West Kirby 15:36 service. First time I’ve been in one in months.

 

[507016]

Had a good few hours on 003 there, lovely motor I’ve found near the cab end in 64369, similar to 023s. Any chance of any 507s out tomorrow?

 

[prod_pep]

507003 managed to stay out on lates for the second day in a row. Following the 22.31 West Kirby circuit it has moved to New Brighton as booked and should be at the top end of platform 1, so surely a good chance of further use tomorrow.

What a pleasure to ride 507s again over the last few days. Quite a few of the passengers agreed going by overheard conversations too.

 

[ls2270]

507003 has been allocated to the xx23 mins past each hour diagram on the New Brighton line, commencing with 2N02 0623 and hourly until 2N49 1823.

 

[prod_pep]

507003 just did the 06.23 New Brighton rounder this morning, before retiring to no. 1 siding at New Brighton. It has been replaced by the unit it was blocking on the platform, 777013, although it took two attempts to get it going!

Possibly 003 will be required later if the Chester and Ellesmere Port lines reopen.

 

[a4 Sir Nigel]

Are any 507 due to move to southport or will we not see many at Southport now

 

[Northerngirl]

Any more out today

 

[cspotting_]

Any more out today

Probably not, Its starting to get a little bit late for them to be activated today