British Rail Class 504

British Rail Class 504
A Class 504 train at Manchester Victoria station just weeks before closure for conversion to the Metrolink light rail system.
Specifications
Car length	133ft 3 1/2in

A northbound Class 504 train in northern Manchester just weeks before closure for conversion to the Metrolink light rail system. The preparatory earthworks for Metrolink's overhead wire supports can be seen on both sides of the tracks.

The British Rail Class 504 was a unique type of electric multiple unit that ran on 1200 V DC third rail with side-contact current collection. The type was used only between Manchester and Bury.