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’ve secured the funds to move 507001, but what exactly is involved in moving rail vehicles by road? Back in 2012 our friends Class 502 Preservation Trust had to move their historic LMS unit from Tebay to Burscough, and the event was captured on video. youtu.be/c5NECY0uLP4

Regrettably MTTrust.co.uk 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…

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.

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…

The Sefton Sparkler Sunday 3 November - Class 507 EMU farewell raising funds for Merseyrail good causes. Tickets are now available for sale: branchline.uk

The Class 502 Preservation Trust will be at the Rainhill M.R.C 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.

Merry Christmas everyone, and if you received a copy of our Crossens Electrics book today, we hope you enjoy it!

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/

All the best to Class 507 Preservation as they prepare to welcome 507001 into preservation today.

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

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/

Ready to welcome members at our AGM today, with a cuppa and tour of work done before getting down to the formal business.

Join us at the Transport Past Times 🇺🇦 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…

Contrast a class 502 and 503 at Liverpool Central. The 502s were longer and wider. 📷 me 1978

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.

Ready to welcome you today!

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

Wishing all our members and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

As usual, the Class 502 Preservation Trust will have their stand at Rainhill M.R.C’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.