Friends of the 502 Group

Preserved Class 502 at Birkenhead North, 1986

Picture courtesy of Richard Hargreaves

Welcome

The Friends of the 502 Group was founded in November 2007, with the aim of restoring and preserving the last surviving LMS-designed Class 502 Electric Multiple Unit (EMU). This unit was one of a class of trains which provided sterling service to passengers, on the lines from Liverpool to Southport and Ormskirk, for nearly forty years.

Find out more about the history of this train, and the Merseyside rail network, at our history page.

If you like what you've seen, and want to get involved, find out about becoming a member.

Our online shop has plenty of items to buy, with all proceeds going to group funds.

If you have any questions about us, please contact us.

Finally, if you'd like to know more about 3rd rail preservation, we have some links to other useful sites.

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Latest News

NOTICE: Woodvale Rally
The Friends of the 502 Group will now NOT be attending the Woodvale Rally this weekend as previously announced. Unfortunately we have a shortage of volunteers who are able to attend the event. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
502 Group at Woodvale
UPDATE: Due to a shortage of volunteers we regret the Friends of the 502 Group will now not be able to attending this year’s Woodvale Rally. Following our successful attendance at the Woodvale Rally last year, we are pleased to announce that the Friends of the 502 Group will be at the event again this [...]
June Work Party
On 26th June the monthly work party took place. The stripping out of the interior of the trailer car, 29896, continues. Many of the seats, luggage racks, light fittings and wall and ceiling panels have been removed, allowing direct access to the structure of the coach for examination. Work parties take place approximately once a [...]

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