The Sefton Sparkler - 3rd November 2024

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Southport P1; EMU 507001 leading, with 507023 on the rear. This track was relaid in Apr 2024 along with the adjacent Wallside Siding (left).<br>[&copy; Tim Hall-Smith 2024]	The rear of the train at Ormskirk, looking towards Preston.<br>[&copy; Tim Hall-Smith 2024]	Our 'Sefton Sparkler' in Kirkdale Depot Road 25 (the furthest one from the main line).<br>[&copy; Taken by authorised Merseyrail staff. (With thanks to our member Tim Brawn.) 2024]	During the lunchbreak at Southport, tour unit 507023 is in P3 (all three platforms with third rail were used by the tour). Multi-Purpose Vehicle 98953 is in P2 in front of 98903 on the 10.20 Wigan to Wigan via the Merseyrail Northern line Rail Head Treatment Train.<br>[&copy; Tim Hall-Smith 2024]	Southport Birkdale Carriage Sidings, (through the windscreen, with permission, train stationary).<br>[&copy; Tim Hall-Smith 2024]	THE END! - Southport P2 with 507001 on the rear of our tour train.<br>[&copy; Tim Hall-Smith 2024]	The other end of the train in Southport P2 after the tour, note the new buffer stops and platform track extension to accommodate them (which you cannot do on a train - normally).<br>[&copy; Tim Hall-Smith 2024]
The opposite side of the other end of the train in Southport P2 after the tour,<br>[&copy; Tim Hall-Smith 2024]