Merseyrail and the Branch Line Society are delighted to announce
'The Sefton Sparkler', providing a fantastic opportunity to say a final goodbye to the
Class 507 EMU which, after more than 45 years of service to the travelling public and enthusiasts alike, will soon leave the Merseyrail network for the very last time.
Highlights include
Southport Wall Siding,
Hall Road Wall Siding,
Sandhills Reversing Siding and
Kirkdale EMU Depot along with the usual selection of rare track, sidings and crossovers that we have become famous for!
Comfort breaks will be provided, to use station facilities, including an extended lunch break and photo stop at Southport.
Proceeds from the trip will be donated to four very deserving local charities, supported by Merseyrail:
• Centre 56 is a domestic abuse charity in the heart of North Liverpool who provide childcare, information and support for families and children who have suffered, or are at risk of, domestic abuse or a crisis situation.
• Rescue Me Animal Sanctuary, rescue and rehome animals in the Merseyside area. All animals are neutered, microchipped and treated for fleas and worms prior to homing.
• Blackburne House supports the development of local - and often vulnerable - women. With a core focus on education, the charity enables women to learn and grow in a safe environment.
• Parkinson’s Wirral offers friendship and support locally to people with Parkinson’s, their families, and carers.
Onboard, there will be an opportunity to purchase souvenirs for your special trip including window decals, and a charity raffle will give you the chance to win some fantastic prizes and further support the charities!
Not surprisingly, the traction will be a pair of Class 507s, subject of course to availability.
For those travelling by car, car parking details can be found here:
https://www.visitsouthport.com/visitor-information/getting-to-southport/parking-car-parks/
All times and routing are indicative until confirmed by Network Rail. Final routing and timings are usually confirmed by Network Rail five days before travel and will be enclosed with your e-ticket.
Southport P3 (PU 08.20) -
Hall Road (PU 08.37) -
Liverpool Central P2 (PU 08.59) -
Liverpool South Parkway P5 (PU 09.09) -
Hunts Cross P3 (PU 09.22 / RM) - Liverpool South Parkway - Liverpool Central P2 - Fazakerley (RM) - Sandhills Reversing Siding (RM) - Ormskirk (RM) - Aintree (RM) - Maghull (RM) - Kirkdale EMU Depot - Liverpool Central Reversing Siding (RM) -
Southport P1 (SD 12.56)
Southport P1 (PU 14.26) - Southport Signal 112 (RM) - Southport Wall Siding (RM) - Southport Signal 112 (RM) - Southport Carriage Sidings (RM) - Bootle (RM) - Formby Signal 97 (RM) - Liverpool Central P1 -
Hunts Cross P2 (SD 16.18 / RM) -
Liverpool South Parkway P6 (SD 16.27) -
Liverpool Central P2 (SD 16.40) - Hall Road Wall Siding (RM) - Hall Road (RM) -
Southport P2 (SD 17.43)
IMPORTANT FOR ALL BOOKINGS - PLEASE STATE WHERE YOU INTEND TO JOIN AND ALIGHT (this is for coach stewarding purposes and can be changed subsequently by notification).
Please note that individual reserved seats will NOT be assigned on this charter, however to ensure comfort for everyone, all passengers will be assigned a specific coach.
FARES:
Standard Class: £50.70
All fares are per person. No part fares or pay on the days are available for this charter.
There is no surcharge for not being a Branch Line Society member on this fixture.
Accompanied under 18s £25.07 each.
Please note that we are unable to accept bookings from under 18s unless accompanied by an adult.
Children under five years of age may accompany fare-paying adult passengers free of charge. However, children under five years of age who are travelling free may only occupy a seat which is not required by a fare-paying passenger.
Please book via the Fixtures page on the BLS Website:
https://branchline.uk
