My Last Time on the Class 507..

Today, I ride Merseyrail's old Class 507 trains, for probably the last time..
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[@TheosTrainsWalesOfficial]

Good news though, 507001 is getting preserved, and hopefully SWR 455868 will join it.

[@MikeyCondon-kv7cy]

just recently 507001 got bought for £1.00

[@deadaccount2048]

@@MikeyCondon-kv7cyONE QUID?

[@niallh8129]

My uncle had a farm between Hooton and Capenhurst with bridge over the railway and as a child I have many happy memories of trying to get the driver to toot the horn as they they ran at top speed along that stretch. These units will be sadly missed. A loyal servant to Merseyrail for many years!

[@paultidd9332]

I remember the 507’s coming into service as a small child, living in Southport, and my Grandfather working on the railways there. I can just about remember what went before them!

[@123penfold]

507003 the one attached to 507001 was the last unit to be overhauled . So alongside 507016 you have been on all the really special units that day.

[@507fan]

Nick 507001 is being preserved at the Tanat Valley Railway

[@mik99D]

The 6-car 507s will be running at morning peak between Southport and Liverpool _ Hunts Cross until Septober 2024.

[@SpekerIsHere697]

507s are the reason i liked trains, 507012 was my first ever ride on a train, and when i saw the clip of it being taken to scrap, i honestly thought i was gonna Cry. RIP PEPs.

[@TheLauraaaaaaaaaa]

was on 507 007 not too long ago from one of the Liverpool stations out to Birkenhead North, was lovely to see them one last time 777 001 rolled through on an empty move too

[@Northwestexpress.]

Such a shame to see these units being scrapped. 507001 is being preserved but I will miss them on passenger service.

[@realsgm]

i hope a locomotive wont haul them bcuz they can run much better with good signalling equipment except a few like gordon petit 4vep

[@thetflthree]

Excellent video. I find the 507s nostalgic too, because they remind me of the 313s which I used regularly. Also, we have used the PEPs a few times on our channel, hopefully we’ll be able to get them again before they go. ~ Daniel

[@stalbanstransport]

Hey TfL 3 love your videos. What is this difference between the class 507 508 and 313 and 314

[@MerseyTransport]

​@@stalbanstransport just to summarise, the 313s & 314s use AC Power (overhead wires) however the 313 has the option to use third rail as it's equipped with third rail shoes On the other hand, the 507s & 508s are third rail EMUs (The 314 doesn't have that familiar fan sound that the 313, 507 & 508 have)

[@stalbanstransport]

@@MerseyTransport so the 508 and 507 are basically the same thing

[@stalbanstransport]

@@MerseyTransport thanks for that

[@MerseyTransport]

@@stalbanstransport not exactly, the 507s & 508s have similar motors but aren't the exact same

[@andyt2510]

Recently on the way to Aberystwyth from Birmingham, had to take the rail replacement bus to Shrewsbury to get our train, and whilst we waited there we saw 2 507's in the platform. I thought it was odd as Shrewsbury isn't electrified, didn't see the loco at the front, however they were on their way for scrap. 507020 was at the rear.

[@mcollier4566]

Ironically my final 507s were also 001 and then 016! Nice to have a very brief swansong quite by chance for the Grand National! Was nice to see 100% 507s one last time completely by chance of being in the right place at the right time and wandering down to a station!

[@khmcc5556]

As of 17:55 on Wed 1st May 507016 is still in service

[@Vanmanyo]

Personally I really like the 777s and, as sad as it is, am happy that the 507s are going as they are just too old! I think I've done my last 507 now back earlier this year but the 777s are cool units so it'll be cool to see them everywhere! Regardless it's a shame to see the 507s go of course but they are just too old :(

[@gwrydd]

The 777’s have the feature comforts going for them but that’s about it tbh. If they updated the 507/8’s with charging and wifi they’d be great for another 50 years imo

[@Vanmanyo]

@@gwrydd I think level boarding is the most important new feature. But reliability would be an issue

[@andrewnorth170]

Crazy how you managed to find the 001 and 016 again :)

[@MRTransportVideos]

As someone who was raised on the Southern Region, I have many fond memories of riding the Class 508s, and still try and seek out the 508 TSs still in use as part of the Class 455/7s, plus all the occasions seeing the original PEP units stored at the back of Wimbledon Depot. They've served the country superbly, given over 45 years of loyal service, and deserve our admiration in retirement.

[@Yawwie]

Although I've barely travelled on Merseyrail, the thing I liked about the 507s and 508s were their variations of livery designs which the 777s unfortunately do not carry. Will be a shame to see them go, but I'm happy I was able to travel on a few 507s in my lifetime. Oh well, at least I have the 508 car in the 455/7s as my last option 😂

[@caramelldansen2204]

I think you're the first person I've seen who likes the current livery! BR blue & grey is obviously the best (imo), but the first Merseyrail grey & yellow was really smart-looking!

[@ethanshackleton]

I’m sure that the 777s will gain unique liveries throughout their time on the network as we’ve already seen with the Eurovision ones.

[@SummerADDE_Elevators]

Reminds me when I had to say good bye of the old C14 metro trains here in Stockholm that retired last February. That really marked an end of an era for me.

[@sharko2517]

I will definitely miss the 507s, mostly because i never got to ever ride one in passenger service, yet the peps are such interesting trains to me. I love them really

[@AaronD_]

nice to see you back on merseyrail! sad to see the PEPs go, but at least you got to ride them for a final time!

[@ashleyjiscool]

My last was 507 032, in 2021. They still had 508s back then.

[@paulharvey9149]

Hey, aren't you glad you changed your plan? That was an amazing coincidence - especially when 016 turned up on the other platform! I recognise the feeling you're trying to describe, as I was about your age (and living in Bristol) when the Sprinters appeared - just 2-car 150's and 155 units to begin with - and often replacing rakes of Mk 1 and Mk 2 coaches hauled by the likes of Class 25, 27, 31, 33, 37 or 47 locos; not to mention a whole myriad of first generation DMU classes - which we called antiques! The 156's were a slight improvement, then finally, the 158s. All the same, a whole way of life was gone...!

[@ReubenAshwell]

Brilliant video Nick, the 507's are brilliant and I'll miss them very one. If only engineering works didn't make it difficult for me to be able to see 507 001 when I was in Liverpool not long ago.

[@SouthCoastTrains]

I have a point to point journey for you! Millbrook (Marston Vale Line) to Millbrook (SWR mainline)

[@brucebush5744]

The new trains are really good - but I’ll miss the sound of the old trains as they enter and leave stations.

[@thetrainguy4797]

well I’ll miss the 507’s

[@Yuqiqiqi]

When i was riding home from uni myself, id hadn't been home in a while (i live near ormskirk) so for a line so dominated by 777's seeing 003 on there was a lovely change. This was a great video and realy nostalgic to see.

[@SuliPlayz5264]

I really like the PEPs, I always used to get the 455 into London Bridge when I was younger. I have since moved away but I went back once to find class 377s running all over the place. I also got some 319s at that time as well.

[@NameReveal-yy7qb]

happy half birthday nick those peps going is a bit of a bitter sweet

[@Nooticus]

Really great video as always. These 507's really remind me of the old now retired 313's, in both exterior, interior and noise, which used to be my local rolling stock in the same part of North London where you, Nick, grew up.

[@MANUTD1892]

I am watching this on 507001 so nostalgia to RIP

[@IttyBittyGamer]

R.I.P Class 507 May You Be Missed 😢

[@Class777]

Amazing video as usual. The end part really teared me up.

[@Boxersteavee]

I think one of the only low level fleets due to leave soon that won't be missed is the Tyne and Wear metro... The fleet is old, heating system requires maintenance to change between winter and summer (leading to those hot days in spring being full of overheating trains), service has gone from every 12 minutes to every 15-24, or every half hour on a bad day...

[@lrvproductions]

the farewell tour for the 507s is on sunday the 28th july, save the date

[@TransportGeekery]

This makes me unbearably sad. Class 313s were my youth and that hum and squeal brings back so many memories.

[@ChaoDee]

last time I went to Liverpool the drivers were on strike which made me miss the chance of riding a Class 507, my mom ain't taking me back for a trip to Liverpool for years seeing how she keeps saying I'm lazy, traditional Asian parents 😑

[@noahstrainadventures3031]

Let’s get this video to 507 likes

[@caramelldansen2204]

Let's get this video to 507,016 likes!

[@jameshardy4354]

The 507 508 I will miss seeing 001 back in br blue brings back loads of memories sad the end is near

[@PamelaBane]

Another great video Nick, one for you to always remember.

[@Sim0nTrains]

Very enjoyable video Nick, like that montage with the Class 507s towards the end, the PEPs will be missed

[@James.thescouseblue]

Ur gay

[@ZLDSmogless]

This means that the class 455 is now the oldest mainline EMU in Britain, and it's next to head to the great train maintenance depot in the sky.

[@Royal_Mykovskoy]

701 is arguably one of the worst trains recently entering service

[@teecefamilykent]

Brilliant video sir.

[@tdlovestrains]

Going to sad to see them go. Hopefully they are given to herritage museums. Great video nick.

[@caramelldansen2204]

They are not being put in museums. One will be saved and stored at a heritage railway.

[@officialmcdeath]

Did the 507s have the same wiring as the 315s, such that you could have the power selector set for forward motion and jump ahead as soon as the doors interlocked? \m/

[@Jonathan_55018]

great video im from york and did work at york carrage works but only from the about 1983 but love every unit york built i was in liverpool for 507.001 earlier this year hope to see 455.868 in that big city soon keep up the great work

[@caramelldansen2204]

I'm going to miss them so much...

[@imsbvs]

Well. as you get older you will notice more childhood memories showing up in museums .... I can certainly say that for many of the London Underground trains and now will be the same for Liverpool's Merseyrail trains too. I last rode the 507's last May, at Eurovision, I had hoped to come back to explore the city more but that still remains a future desire!

[@caramelldansen2204]

I didn't know trains from liverpool were considered important enough to be put in museums!

[@thatboygattim]

A nostalgic train for me would be the 1973 stock on the Picadilly Line because I used to go on it a lot when I was younger. 2024 is probably going to be the last year when I'll be able to see them :(

[@jacobporrett]

Good video Nick.

[@Saint_Dan132]

amazing as always my hubbys doing his exams to good luck to you

[@Spanish_Or_English.]

Nice video😊

[@melodydunn1]

When the class 507s are out of service, does that mean that the class 455s with South Western Railway will be the oldest train in the UK?

[@mindthegapplease3840]

SWR Class 455/7s have a Class 508 carriages.

[@colinvespa4709]

I think we got until July before they're gone for good.

[@Crztl]

You should do Torquay to Turkey OR Lisburn to Lisbon

[@stephenmcculley7]

There was engineering works between Southport and HIllside to extend one of the platforms at Southport to accommodate 8 car 777's.

[@kaiorr5295]

Great Vid nick as usual I live in leasowe and was glad you visited, next time you end up in leasowe or moreton their is a stretch Of woods called Cadburys woods that I'd reckon you'd love to walk through

[@NPW007]

Sad to see trains go but i guess new technologies are here to improve

[@KittyLovesFerries]

Bakerloo Line still is technically national rail...

[@warrentaylor6796]

great video nick, can i just ask where you get all of this information from (what trains are running on which lines) and these diagrams?? thanks.

[@MerseyTransport]

Lovely video. Shame these classic machines are slowly vanishing from the railways (001 has a high chance for preservation)

[@ethanshackleton]

Given the museum has a rail section, one will probably find a home there.

[@MerseyTransport]

@@ethanshackleton yup

[@ReecesTrains]

Great video, Nick. Shame to see the 507's go, but I think one or two are being preserved.

[@Northwestexpress.]

507001 is being preserved

[@ReecesTrains]

@@Northwestexpress. Thanks for clarifying 👍

[@Irishtransportspotter]

Nick you should try out our 8100 fleet in Dublin Ireland. And also do a Irish holiday trip we have some gems available here. Plus the 8100s are not going to stay for much longer either

[@RBLXroundacorner]

Amazing video Nick. I hope you enjoyed your travelling and hope you’re doing well in Uni. When you get a minute, I have another Pointless Journey idea for you!: Bradford Forster Square to Bradford Interchange. Ik u showed that on one of ur April fools videos but you should do it fr as well!

[@fortnitekid6068]

I’ve not seen the PEPs since late last year (also the screens at 2:54 were at headbolt lane when I first went there around September/October)

[@iainfreeman5112]

It’s a little sad these trains are going. Gre up with them. I remember them getting refurbished

[@Toasted_IQ]

i’ve never really rid a 507 but i’ve seen them and it’s sad to see them go :/

[@sleepyash5730]

I think I was on 507001 when. you were on it when did u film this

[@chriskrebill1842]

Too bad there's not a way to preserve 001 and 016 together at a heritage railway or something.

[@MancTrainGuy]

I hope 507001 gets preserved

[@JBFlytography]

Never been on a 508 but used to get 314s to work daily, do miss the PEPs! 380s aren’t as good!

[@Joshthetrainspotter85]

Ik mate a used to get 314s all the time to ma grandas when a was wee, it was along the cathcart circle so theres some 318s and 320s which is good

[@Harmy147]

BOMBOCLAT RASTA MI SAY

[@daviddowling432]

Gillingham kent to gillingham dorset

[@JayJourneys_1]

Thats where i was

[@kevinwright5129]

Bye 507s im gonna miss you 😢😢🙋‍♂️🚃

[@codyraf]

How do you check diagrams??

[@hhgttg69]

any 507s going to be preserved?

[@davemcnally3627]

As a disabled person the new trains means i can use the railway again,so from a disabled point or view the 507s good riddance.

[@liverpooltrains]

RIP PEPs

[@nedgilfoyle6083]

Anyone know what their last day of service is? Going to be in Liverpool at some point in the first two weeks of next month, would be nice to get hold of one.

[@liverpooltrains]

hello

[@VladimirPutinIsGood]

Nice Tribute To Merseyrail PEPs 👍

[@aldertravels]

Will there be any PEPs running in August when I visit? I know there's no set removal date, but would be interesting to know what lines still have them

[@actuallyneon]

Only hunts cross to Southport have confirmed diagrams. *However*, as of recent, there has been a day or two of full 777 only running. So, I wouldn't place your bets with them being in service.

[@codyraf]

​@@actuallyneonhow can I check diagrams??

[@Eric_Hunt194]

Thought the main reason a few 507s had lasted a bit longer, was for the six car Southport runs...

[@caramelldansen2204]

I think it's a driver training issue

[@thomasfy4]

What do you study at uni?

[@HamishG199]

Amazing video! Such a shame. Yesterday none ran at all! 😢 I managed to film one for this channel in commenting on and a lot more on my other channel GeorgeGreenfield8289.

[@MinecraftCheating]

Sad the PEPs are going, they're in much better condition than the 318s and 320s on ScotRail.

[@PlentyPlayz]

😔

[@fallennightowls5948]

sad emoji

[@MikeyCondon-kv7cy]

@NickBadley 507001 just got bought for £1.00

[@Thornaby37]

Great video 👍 I think you were lucky that day finding the 507s in service (especially 507001 and 507016)