@class502

We are the charity responsible for restoring the unique Liverpool-Southport Class 502 Electric Multiple Unit, built by the LMS in 1939-40.

 Burscough, Lancashire, UK
class502.org.uk/
Joined October 2010
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David Henderson 🏳️‍🌈@atlantean526Sep 12
1970s Merseyrail system map, from 1972. Liverpool Exchange still handling the Southport trains. @rincew1nd
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A new video from Paul Gorton aka “Merseywail”. Take an exclusive look behind the scenes at the work being done by the Class 502 Preservation Trust. youtu.be/LSIp6cYbJN4

Merseyrail Class 502 Behind the Scenes Exclusive. A Walk round the...

We take an Exclusive look behind the scenes at the work being done ...

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A big thank you to all that visited the Class 502 at @TheMTTrust West Lancs Classic bus Running Day on Sunday. It was good to hear your memories of the old trains and kind words on the restoration. Here's to next year. – at Burscough, England
Interior of class 502 coach

ALT Interior of class 502 coach

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Happening today! 👇
Class 502 Preservation Trust@class502Jul 10
A quick glimpse of what to expect at Sunday’s West Lancs Classic Bus Running Day, where the 502 will be open to the public!
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A quick glimpse of what to expect at Sunday’s West Lancs Classic Bus Running Day, where the 502 will be open to the public!
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Class 502 Preservation Trust retweeted
Class 502 Preservation Trust@class502Jun 30
On 12th July 2026 @TheMTTrust will be holding its annual open door event at Burscough. There will be a chance to see the MTT's collection along with the Class 502 which will be open to view.
MERSEYSIDE TRANSPORT TRUST presents... West Lancs Classic Bus Running Day SUNDAY 12th JULY 2026 Buses running a selection of routes around West Lancs linking with local attractions And a chance to see the MTT's collection See www.mttrust.org.uk for more details

ALT MERSEYSIDE TRANSPORT TRUST presents... West Lancs Classic Bus Running Day SUNDAY 12th JULY 2026 Buses running a selection of routes around West Lancs linking with local attractions And a chance to see the MTT's collection See www.mttrust.org.uk for more details

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On 12th July 2026 @TheMTTrust will be holding its annual open door event at Burscough. There will be a chance to see the MTT's collection along with the Class 502 which will be open to view.
MERSEYSIDE TRANSPORT TRUST presents... West Lancs Classic Bus Running Day SUNDAY 12th JULY 2026 Buses running a selection of routes around West Lancs linking with local attractions And a chance to see the MTT's collection See www.mttrust.org.uk for more details

ALT MERSEYSIDE TRANSPORT TRUST presents... West Lancs Classic Bus Running Day SUNDAY 12th JULY 2026 Buses running a selection of routes around West Lancs linking with local attractions And a chance to see the MTT's collection See www.mttrust.org.uk for more details

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As usual, the Class 502 Preservation Trust will have their stand at @RainhillMRC’s 2026 show this weekend (7-8 March). We will have our usual range of souvenirs on sale, and some of our volunteers will be on hand to talk about the latest progress on the unit’s restoration.
Rainhill MRC Presents Model Rail 2026 Rainhill High School, Warrington Rd, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NY Saturday 7th March 10am-5pm Sunday 8th March 10am-4.30pm Admission: Adults £8.00 Accompanied Child £1.00 Families (2+2) £17.00 Layouts & Various Traders Free Vintage Bus Between the Show and the North West Museum of Road Transport in St Helens on Sunday only www.rainhillmrc.org.uk

ALT Rainhill MRC Presents Model Rail 2026 Rainhill High School, Warrington Rd, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NY Saturday 7th March 10am-5pm Sunday 8th March 10am-4.30pm Admission: Adults £8.00 Accompanied Child £1.00 Families (2+2) £17.00 Layouts & Various Traders Free Vintage Bus Between the Show and the North West Museum of Road Transport in St Helens on Sunday only www.rainhillmrc.org.uk

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Wishing all our members and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Illustration of the 502 in green livery with Christmas decorations, people wearing Santa hats in the cab. Text reads “Wishing you a Merry Christmas!”

ALT Illustration of the 502 in green livery with Christmas decorations, people wearing Santa hats in the cab. Text reads “Wishing you a Merry Christmas!”

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Our latest update video, with a behind the scenes look at some of our restoration work. youtu.be/PoAPzKX07W8

Merseyrail Class 502 restoration update 2025. The latest News & Behind the scenes

Merseyrail Restoration: the class 502.​Witness the incredible rest...

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Ready to welcome you today!
Class 502 Preservation Trust@class5022 Oct 2025
We will have our stand at the Wirral Transport Show this Sunday, at the Hooton Park Hangars. A shuttle bus will be running between Hooton station and the event.
Wirral Transport Show Sunday 5th October 2025 Hooton Park Hangars 10am-4pm FREE ADMISSION TO SITE! Vintage resident & visiting buses Free bus rides & mystery bus tours Classic cars & motor-cycles Aircraft Museum (entry fee) Model railway Model boats Remote-controlled vehicles Vintage trams restoration Historic commercial vehicles Wirral Amateur Radio Society Air-raid Experience Museum of Printing Sales stalls & light refreshments All advertised attractions subject to weather and availability on the day. Hooton Park Hangars, Airfield Way, Ellesmere Port CH65 1BQ (JCT 6, M53). Extremely limited parking on site: please park at Hooton Station car park - free, frequent vintage shuttle bus to the show.

ALT Wirral Transport Show Sunday 5th October 2025 Hooton Park Hangars 10am-4pm FREE ADMISSION TO SITE! Vintage resident & visiting buses Free bus rides & mystery bus tours Classic cars & motor-cycles Aircraft Museum (entry fee) Model railway Model boats Remote-controlled vehicles Vintage trams restoration Historic commercial vehicles Wirral Amateur Radio Society Air-raid Experience Museum of Printing Sales stalls & light refreshments All advertised attractions subject to weather and availability on the day. Hooton Park Hangars, Airfield Way, Ellesmere Port CH65 1BQ (JCT 6, M53). Extremely limited parking on site: please park at Hooton Station car park - free, frequent vintage shuttle bus to the show.

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We will have our stand at the Wirral Transport Show this Sunday, at the Hooton Park Hangars. A shuttle bus will be running between Hooton station and the event.
Wirral Transport Show Sunday 5th October 2025 Hooton Park Hangars 10am-4pm FREE ADMISSION TO SITE! Vintage resident & visiting buses Free bus rides & mystery bus tours Classic cars & motor-cycles Aircraft Museum (entry fee) Model railway Model boats Remote-controlled vehicles Vintage trams restoration Historic commercial vehicles Wirral Amateur Radio Society Air-raid Experience Museum of Printing Sales stalls & light refreshments All advertised attractions subject to weather and availability on the day. Hooton Park Hangars, Airfield Way, Ellesmere Port CH65 1BQ (JCT 6, M53). Extremely limited parking on site: please park at Hooton Station car park - free, frequent vintage shuttle bus to the show.

ALT Wirral Transport Show Sunday 5th October 2025 Hooton Park Hangars 10am-4pm FREE ADMISSION TO SITE! Vintage resident & visiting buses Free bus rides & mystery bus tours Classic cars & motor-cycles Aircraft Museum (entry fee) Model railway Model boats Remote-controlled vehicles Vintage trams restoration Historic commercial vehicles Wirral Amateur Radio Society Air-raid Experience Museum of Printing Sales stalls & light refreshments All advertised attractions subject to weather and availability on the day. Hooton Park Hangars, Airfield Way, Ellesmere Port CH65 1BQ (JCT 6, M53). Extremely limited parking on site: please park at Hooton Station car park - free, frequent vintage shuttle bus to the show.

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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/20…
North West Rail & Transport Collectors Fair Crewe Alexandra Football Club, Alexandra Stadium, Gresty Road, Crewe CW2 6EB (5 mins from Crewe Station) Saturday 21 June 2025 10.00am - 3.00pm Admission: £3 Adults / Children Under 16 FREE A percentage of the admission proceeds will be donated to Railway Children - Fighting for street children Quality traders from all over the UK, as well as specialist society stalls and displays. Books, Models, Tickets, Photographs, Postcards, Maps, Handbills, Metalwork, Badges and all types of related memorabilia and ephemera. Free parking available in the CAFC Private Car Park (located behind the pay and display car park) Enquiries: Oliver Hambly Email: transportpast@aol.co.uk Telephone: 07787 258 211

ALT North West Rail & Transport Collectors Fair Crewe Alexandra Football Club, Alexandra Stadium, Gresty Road, Crewe CW2 6EB (5 mins from Crewe Station) Saturday 21 June 2025 10.00am - 3.00pm Admission: £3 Adults / Children Under 16 FREE A percentage of the admission proceeds will be donated to Railway Children - Fighting for street children Quality traders from all over the UK, as well as specialist society stalls and displays. Books, Models, Tickets, Photographs, Postcards, Maps, Handbills, Metalwork, Badges and all types of related memorabilia and ephemera. Free parking available in the CAFC Private Car Park (located behind the pay and display car park) Enquiries: Oliver Hambly Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07787 258 211

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Ready to welcome members at our AGM today, with a cuppa and tour of work done before getting down to the formal business.
502 cab freshly painted green with yellow warning panel

ALT 502 cab freshly painted green with yellow warning panel

Side view of 502 coach painted green with “1st class” yellow stripe

ALT Side view of 502 coach painted green with “1st class” yellow stripe

Interior view of 502 coach

ALT Interior view of 502 coach

Kettle, cups, tea, coffee and biscuits ready for our members

ALT Kettle, cups, tea, coffee and biscuits ready for our members

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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/
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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
Rainhill MRC Presents Model Rail 2025 NEW VENUE Rainhill High School, Warrington Rd, Rainhill, Prescot L35 6NY Saturday 1st March 10am-5pm Sunday 2nd March 10am-4.30pm 2024 PRICES HELD Admission: Adults £7.00 Child £4.00 Families (2+2) £18.00 Layouts, Demonstrators & Various Traders Free Vintage Bus Between the Show and the North West Museum of Road Transport in St Helens on Sunday Only www.rainhillmrc.org.uk

ALT Rainhill MRC Presents Model Rail 2025 NEW VENUE Rainhill High School, Warrington Rd, Rainhill, Prescot L35 6NY Saturday 1st March 10am-5pm Sunday 2nd March 10am-4.30pm 2024 PRICES HELD Admission: Adults £7.00 Child £4.00 Families (2+2) £18.00 Layouts, Demonstrators & Various Traders Free Vintage Bus Between the Show and the North West Museum of Road Transport in St Helens on Sunday Only www.rainhillmrc.org.uk

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All the best to @class_507 as they prepare to welcome 507001 into preservation today.
Class 507 Preservation@class_50724 Jan 2025
A new dawn for 507001
Close up of 507001. In the cab windscreen is a Railway200 logo and “DERBY” in yellow letters

ALT Close up of 507001. In the cab windscreen is a Railway200 logo and “DERBY” in yellow letters

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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/
Cover of “Merseyrail Electrics of the Past” calendar with an illustration of a 502 in BR green

ALT Cover of “Merseyrail Electrics of the Past” calendar with an illustration of a 502 in BR green

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Merry Christmas everyone, and if you received a copy of our Crossens Electrics book today, we hope you enjoy it!
Cover of “Crossens Electrics: Southport’s lost electric railway” depicting a 502 unit in Crossens station.

ALT Cover of “Crossens Electrics: Southport’s lost electric railway” depicting a 502 unit in Crossens station.

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