Preserved Mersey Class 507 train fluorescent lighting
I was so pleased to see this image (credit class 507 preservation group ) of the fluorescent lighting used on the class 507 electric multiple units that ran on the Merseyrail 3rd rail network for 46 years, 1978-2024. The inverters that are powered from 110vdc can be clearly seen. This unit is 507001,  has been preserved and is currently at Derby Litchurch works. Prior to a refurb around 2004, the lighting was provided by T12 4ft 40w lamps with no diffuser, just an arched plastic cover over the lamp holders to prevent unauthorised removal. Following a refurb, the 5ft, 58w 2700k fluorescent tubes  were integrated into the ceiling. The diffusers are have quite unusual curved, I think it was to represent 'M' for Merseyrail.

Preserved Mersey Class 507 train fluorescent lighting

I was so pleased to see this image (credit class 507 preservation group ) of the fluorescent lighting used on the class 507 electric multiple units that ran on the Merseyrail 3rd rail network for 46 years, 1978-2024. The inverters that are powered from 110vdc can be clearly seen. This unit is 507001, has been preserved and is currently at Derby Litchurch works. Prior to a refurb around 2004, the lighting was provided by T12 4ft 40w lamps with no diffuser, just an arched plastic cover over the lamp holders to prevent unauthorised removal. Following a refurb, the 5ft, 58w 2700k fluorescent tubes were integrated into the ceiling. The diffusers are have quite unusual curved, I think it was to represent 'M' for Merseyrail.

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FrontSideBus   [08 Aug, 2026 at 06:05 PM]
Interesting. I used to commute on these units for 10 years. Just a shame their replacements are utter shit!
RobTDCI   [15 Aug, 2026 at 11:21 AM]
I'm just about old enough to remember the 502s and 503s that these replaced. They were built in the late 1930s and were decades ahead of their time with the two sets of air operated double sliding doors in each carriage and all steel construction. The lighting was two rows of tungsten lighting with two designs of shades, one was an open cup shape and the others in the middle carriages were art deco style bowl shades, fully enclosed. Quite a cosy ambience with the wooden panelling.

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