jamesst
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It's expected pretty much all the Wirral Line will be 777 operated by then. However the Southport/Hunts X will still be solely 507 operated.
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MR-507508
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I think 507002 was last overhauled in the second half of 2018. Based on overhaul it should be one of the next class 507s to be withdrawn when withdrawals of them start again, after the 508s have gone. Also 507013, 507004 and 507032.
Merseyrailfan
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Do you they need that many for one line?
So will the Southport line go over to 777 operation in mid 2024?
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Liverpool 507
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Southport/Hunts Cross will be the last line for 777s but expect it to be between January and July 2024. 23 units is enough to cover 10 diagrams plus additional 5 diagrams on the Southport/Hunts Cross peak 6 car services. Remaining units will be maintenance spare or to cover any other lines (except Headbolt Lane) in the event of a 777 failure.
Might we still see 507s support the Grand National next year? Hopefully 8 car 777 working by then.
Having spent the last few days on the network on all three fleets, I do think the 777s are worthy replacements.
Pep and co
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Hopefully the trusty 507s will be on duty for Aintree next spring.
Wouldn't want to be on a failed 777 particularly heading back to town after racing.
I noted an image of it last week and the 'silver' livery side 'looked' clear of any grafitti, so I would say yes.
Merseyrailfan
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Where could I find the image please?
It is on one of the 'Facebook' local groups. I think 'MerseyRailways 2.0'
Not the same one but here's one I took of it on Thursday
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MR-507508
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507014, along with 507030 was working the ECS (5D17) from Birkenhead North E.M.U.D to Kirkdale C.S this afternoon. I presume its been fixed. 507030 was the unit involved in the fatality at Hightown last week.That’s not good. Could be the end for that unit then
mcnw35282
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507001 passed me at Hamilton Square today. The silver side was indeed clean…I didn’t see the yellow side.
Merseyrailfan
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Thank you.
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Realtime Trains | 5Q78 0849 Crewe C.S. to Newport Docks (Simsgroup) | 29/08/2023
Real-time train running information for 5Q78 0849 departure from Crewe C.S. to Newport Docks (Simsgroup) on 29/08/2023. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.
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507005 and 508127 back on the move from Crewe to Sims - 37884 doing the honours I believe
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I only make 22 left, or 23 if you include the soon to be scrapped 507026...It’s been confirmed on the Mersey railways 2.0 page that 23 507s will make it into 2024
Sam 76
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That’s interesting. Will have to keep an eye out for any more 507 going. If so numbers could be well short of that
507014 back in service this morning, working with 507030 on the Southport line.
Yes, to confirm, there are only 22 507s left in service: 507001/002/003/004/007/010/011/013/014/015/016/017/018/020/021/023/028/029/030/031/032/033. It has been mentioned several times that no more 507s are due to leave until all the 508s have gone, so the 22 remaining should make it into 2024 barring any major problems.
Yes, to confirm, there are only 22 507s left in service: 507001/002/003/004/007/010/011/013/014/015/016/017/018/020/021/023/028/029/030/031/032/033. It has been mentioned several times that no more 507s are due to leave until all the 508s have gone, so the 22 remaining should make it into 2024 barring any major problems.
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Well with any parts salvaged from departed units there's no reason why they shouldn't be repairable.
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And I’d say on that list, I’d expect 507002, 507004, 507013, 507021, 507032 to go first.
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Hi,
How many 507s/508s are in service, compared to the 777s?
How many 507s/508s are in service, compared to the 777s?
Just got off 507002 50 minutes or so ago at Hillside. It was a little on the tired side. I've been commuting a bit lately and most of the 507s seem to have quite a bit of life left in them yet. Had a cheeky sample of 777009 from Moorfields to Sandhills before changing to 507002 and I found it a vast improvement against the old stock. There again I remember when the fleet out 507s replaced the 502s and there was the same feeling. I was 9 years old back then!
MR-507508
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Has the scrap move of 507026 & 508126 been cancelled this morning?
The loco path to Birkenhead North E.M.U.D seems to have been cancelled according to RTT?
The loco path to Birkenhead North E.M.U.D seems to have been cancelled according to RTT?
Jacob Porrett
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Loco didn't go this morning so it's been cancelled.
SuperLuke2334
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Presumably it will be cancelled then
Sam 76
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For those interested 508111 is hanging out on the Ormskirk line today. On the diagram that includes the 08:16 from Central
Do we know the reason for a 777 (once again) being unavailable?
Sam 76
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I believe looking at the Mersey 2.0 group that it’s been done deliberately as it is it’s final ever day in service
Liverpool 507
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The scrap move for 507026 & 508126 may have been cancelled due to lack of space at Newport, with 507005 & 508127 arriving yesterday.
There were quite a few enthusiasts out to see off 508111 on its last passenger working, the 1934 Ormskirk - Liverpool Central tonight. I managed to ride its last working by complete chance - a happy accident.
111 does not bow out in brilliant nick, but the motors did sound nice and it kicked up a fair speed. It's a pity they didn't run it with fellow advertiser 507002 one last time.
111 does not bow out in brilliant nick, but the motors did sound nice and it kicked up a fair speed. It's a pity they didn't run it with fellow advertiser 507002 one last time.
I don’t know why?! It’s far from its last day yet, will be sooner rather than later of course but it wasn’t last night.
Duff gen from a certain Facebook group I'm afraid, and not for the first time. Looks like it's on the Ormskirk line again today.
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