Class 502 Preservation Trust @class502
We are the charity responsible for restoring the unique Liverpool-Southport Class 502 Electric Multiple Unit, built by the LMS in 1939-40. class502.org.uk Burscough, Lancashire, UK Joined October 2010-
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Contrast a class 502 and 503 at Liverpool Central. The 502s were longer and wider. 📷 me 1978
Join us at the @TransportPast North West Rail & Transport Collectors Fair in Crewe tomorrow, where we will have our stand with our usual range of 502 goodies on offer. class502.org.uk/news-blog/2025…
Ready to welcome members at our AGM today, with a cuppa and tour of work done before getting down to the formal business.
The Class 502 Preservation Trust’s Annual General Meeting will take place on 27th April 2025. Full details of venue and time have been sent out to members. If you want to get involved and take part at the AGM, it isn’t too late to join! class502.org.uk/membership/
This coming Saturday and Sunday we will be taking our 502 stall to the Rainhill model railway exhibition. A great show for all the family and well worth a visit, see you there
All the best to @class_507 as they prepare to welcome 507001 into preservation today.
All the best to @class_507 as they prepare to welcome 507001 into preservation today.
Still haven't got a 2025 calendar? We still have some stock of our superb "Merseyrail Electrics of the Past" calendar, with 12 historic images of the Merseyrail network. Available to buy at class502.org.uk/shop/
Merry Christmas everyone, and if you received a copy of our Crossens Electrics book today, we hope you enjoy it!
The Class 502 Preservation Trust will be at the @RainhillMRC Christmas Model Railway show today. Come along to chat about the progress of the 502’s restoration and maybe pick up a Christmas gift from our stand.
The Sefton Sparkler Sunday 3 November - Class 507 EMU farewell raising funds for @merseyrail good causes. Tickets are now available for sale: branchline.uk
This week sees the 60th anniversary of the closure of the Southport-Crossens service, and we have a new book out soon celebrating the line. See our website for more details. class502.org.uk/news-blog/2024…
A reminder that tomorrow’s MTT Open Day is CANCELLED. We know a lot of people were looking forward to it and we share your disappointment.
A reminder that tomorrow’s MTT Open Day is CANCELLED. We know a lot of people were looking forward to it and we share your disappointment.
Regrettably @TheMTTrust have had to announce that the annual open day, scheduled to be held on 14th July, has been cancelled. class502.org.uk/news-blog/2024…
We’ve secured the funds to move 507001, but what exactly is involved in moving rail vehicles by road? Back in 2012 our friends @class502 had to move their historic LMS unit from Tebay to Burscough, and the event was captured on video. youtu.be/c5NECY0uLP4
We share the premises of the Southport Model Railway Society, in the old crossing keeper’s cottage on Portland Street, Southport. The Liverpool Echo recently went behind the scenes and their report is below. 👇
We share the premises of the Southport Model Railway Society, in the old crossing keeper’s cottage on Portland Street, Southport. The Liverpool Echo recently went behind the scenes and their report is below. 👇
Anyone want to help out our friends at @class_507? 👇
Anyone want to help out our friends at @class_507? 👇
This #WorldBookDay, why not pick up some excellent reading material and support the Class 502 Trust at the same time? Our book “Merseyrail: 50 Years of Progress” is available at class502.org.uk/shop/
The April 2024 issue of @railwaysillus is a bumper source of news for Merseyrail preservationists, with an article about ourselves as well as news about the @class502 and class 503 units. Issue 254 is out now in newsagents, or online at railwaysillustrated.com
We are at the @RainhillMRC show at Rainhill Village Hall today and tomorrow. Stop by and say hello if you are here!
We will be at the @RainhillMRC show this weekend with our stand, so hope to see some of you there!

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