507003 & 507029 moved ECS from Southport to Birkenhead North Depot today, via Kirkdale C.S. All 4 remaining 507s are now in the shed at Birkenhead North depot, with 001 & 029 due next to Newport (probably on Monday).
It appears the 507s have worked their last passenger service last Thursday morning (28th November) with the 0902 Liverpool Central to Southport service (2S12), worked by 003 & 029. Sad times....
I thought 001 was reserved for preservation?
(03/12/2024 23:36)B10B6514 Wrote: [ -> ]I thought 001 was reserved for preservation?
It is, but as part of the contract, 507001 must travel to Newport first for the handover to take place. The 507 preservation society will then arrange collection.
The society have actually been at Sims today, stripping 507007 and 018 of parts.
Ah I understand now. Thank you.
507003/029 were withdrawn on Tuesday and look like they’re next to go to Newport at 0554 on Monday
(07/12/2024 20:34)507022 Wrote: [ -> ]507003/029 were withdrawn on Tuesday and look like they’re next to go to Newport at 0554 on Monday
I have heard it is 507001 and 507029, these two were both on the same road in Birkenhead North depot shed earlier this week and would enable 507001 to keep to its original date (9th Dec.) to be taken to Newport for the onward movement to Derby via road, as organised by the 507 preservation society (they have confirmed this via their newsletter this week).
The final two, 507003 & 507023, due to go the following Monday, 16th December.
I’ll try and check that out.
507001/023 weren’t shown as officially withdrawn on Tuesday but that may have changed in the meantime
The latest stock position shows 507001/029 as the units to go next to Newport as 508134 correctly posted.
The move this morning was cancelled owing to the loco not reaching Birkenhead North because of high winds yesterday.
777020 has received attention for tree damage attained on Saturday
The scrap move has been rescheduled to depart at 0605 on Monday if anyone wants to get up at that hour to see it!
(14/12/2024 00:46)507022 Wrote: [ -> ]The scrap move has been rescheduled to depart at 0605 on Monday if anyone wants to get up at that hour to see it!
Is this for 507001 & 507029 or 507003 & 507023?