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Merseyrail 502 unit under threat

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Old 3rd December 2011, 09:00
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Merseyrail 502 unit under threat

The unique LMS built class 502 EMU has to find a new home within twelve weeks or it could be lost forever. The unit was undergoing restoration at Tebay in Cumbria, but the land owner has had an offer for the site. So the friends of the 502 unit urgently need funds to move the unit to a new home so restoration can continue . http://www.class502.org.uk/news-blog...-move-the-502/
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Old 3rd December 2011, 12:30
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Prehaps they Should get intouch with the new museum in Liverpool, I could probably get one carriage in my back yard though I don't know what the neighbours would say there is loads of land and places wher eit could be stowed I do know one possibility thogh not 100percent sure I will try and find out.
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I know it's a long way but what about other Preservation lines and sheds like Barrow Hill

Isn't there a place somewhere with the space for it
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Old 3rd December 2011, 13:05
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The museum at CRewe Shoul take it..
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Old 3rd December 2011, 13:47
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Perhaps the Suburban Electric Railway Association can offer some advice.
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Shildon Restorations may be able to help they have a lot of space.

8a Hackworth Industrial Park, SHILDON, DL4 1HF

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Old 3rd December 2011, 18:08
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I hope something can be sorted out, I grew up with these units. Criminal that the NRM allowed them to go like they did
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Old 5th December 2011, 08:37
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The ideal home for the unit would be somewhere on or near Merseyside, but anywhere would be considered. The unit did operate in preservation during the 1980's & its hoped to be able to do so again. Failing that a static / cosmetic restoration in a museum would ensure is survival. The main problem at the moment is lack of funds for such a move, certainly not helped be the current economic situation.
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Crewe would be good place to keep it.....
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