508136 is seen at Kirkby with the 17.28 departure to Liverpool Central on 24th September 2022. Visually there is no difference between Class 507 and Class 508. The 508s were originally built as a 4-car units but have only been 3-car on Merseyside. Their compressors are more prone to making a loud banging noise and their lights can flash on and off when the contact shoes go over points and cause sparks at track level.
Location: Kirkby
Original line: Liverpool and Bury Railway (Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway)
Photographer: Don Chattwood
Contact photographer: Don Chattwood
Date: 24/09/2022
Image number: 82786