Merseyside’s Royal Train Departs for Preservation
2nd January 2025
UPDATE: Due to a landslip near Gobowen on the weekend of 4th-5th January, the move to Newport did not take place. 507001 remains at Birkenhead North and we will announce a new move date soon.
Final departure for the last surviving Class 507s
21st January 2025
We're hoping it's a case of “third time lucky” as we prepare to welcome 507001 into preservation.
507001 arrives at Derby for the Greatest Gathering
4th February 2025
After two false starts, 507001 finally departed Birkenhead North EMU Depot on the morning of 23rd January to begin its new life in preservation.
New video release documents the end of the class 507 and 508 on Merseyrail
8th March 2025
The third and final programme in Train Crazy's Class 507 & 508 trilogy will be released next week. “The End” looks at the final 14 months of operations, with the three farewell tours, lots of rare moves and unusual stuff and 507001 entering preservation.
Apprentices and Students visit 507001
19th March 2025
We were hard at work at on Thursday 13th March, giving 507001 a wash and brush up for a very special event at Alstom the following day.
Work continues on 507001 at Derby
15th May 2025
Over the past few weeks, there has been plenty of activity at 507001's current home at Litchurch Lane. Here's a short summary of what has been happening, as we work to get the unit ready for its appearance at The Greatest Gathering in August.
507001 powers up!
16th June 2025
An important milestone was reached on Friday, when 507001 visited the test track at Alstom’s Litchurch Lane works for the first time. Its shoes were unstrapped and placed in contact with the third rail for the first time since it left Birkenhead North.
North West Rail & Transport Collectors Fair
20th June 2025
The Class 507 Preservation Society will be bringing their stand to the North West Rail & Transport Collectors Fair, held at Crewe Alexandra Football Club tomorrow, June 21st 2025. Admission is just £3 and children under 16 are admitted free of charge.
2026 calendar now available
22nd June 2025
New in our shop, our 2026 calendar contains twelve images of 507001, covering the final year of its working life and its early days in preservation at Derby. Start planning for 2026 now by purchasing for just £10+£3 P&P. Buy direct from our online shop
More tickets go on sale for The Greatest Gathering
25th June 2025
Alstom has announced that further tickets will go on sale for The Greatest Gathering. There will be 2,500 additional tickets available for each of the three days of the event, from 1st to 3rd August. These will be the final tickets sold for the event and are likely to sell out very quickly.
Celebrating 200 years of railways on Merseyside
25th July 2025
We are celebrating Railway 200 with a new minisite commemorating some of the Liverpool City Region’s contributions to the railway industry over the past two centuries.
A stimulating simulating experience for The Greatest Gathering
28th July 2025
Visitors to The Greatest Gathering will have the opportunity to handle the controls of a 507, as we debut our Class 507 simulator at the event.
All aboard for The Greatest Gathering!
31st July 2025
It’s been nine months since we shared the exciting news that 507001 would be attending The Greatest Gathering, the largest assembly of trains and railway-related exhibits in a generation.
The Greatest Gathering is a Great Success
4th August 2025
507001’s visit to The Greatest Gathering has been an incredible success, with thousands of visitors coming to see our venerable unit.
Heritage Open Days at the Tanat Valley Light Railway
10th September 2025
Our future home at the Tanat Valley Light Railway will be open for Heritage Open Days from 12th-21st September. Why not pop down there to see the work they have been doing recently?
Last chance to get Derby 2025 merchandise
26th September 2025
Visitors to The Greatest Gathering will have seen the wide variety of merchandise we had on sale to commemorate the event and 507001’s participation. Our sales stand was extremely busy throughout the event, but we do still have limited stocks of our items left.
Class 507 Preservation Society joins TikTok
17th October 2025
The Class 507 Preservation Society has now joined TikTok. If you are on the app, please join the over 600 people who have already followed us, for some exclusive behind the scenes content filmed at Derby and elsewhere.
New badges in our online shop
21st October 2025
Our previous badges have proved incredibly popular and we’re pleased to announce two brand new badge designs for you to show off your support for your favourite EMU.
507 001 Powers On!
21st November 2025
History was made on Tuesday 18th November when preserved Merseyrail unit 507 001 was driven along Alstom’s test track in Derby, powered from the energised 3rd rail.
A Rainhill trial for our class 507 simulator
28th November 2025
Over the past few months, we’ve been making some improvements to our cab simulator, making it even better than it was at The Greatest Gathering. Now we’re ready to show it off at Rainhill MRC’s Christmas Model Railway Show on 29th November.
507001 carries passengers for the first time in preservation
22nd December 2025
On 8th December 2025, 507001 ran for a second time on the test track at ALSTOM’s Litchurch Lane works in Derby. This time the unit carried passengers: invited guests of ALSTOM, as part of a celebration of the success of The Greatest Gathering event in August. This marks the first time 507001 has had passengers […]
