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BRITISH RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE DEPOTS, WORKS AND STABLING POINTS.

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TINSLEY TRACTION MAINTENANCE DEPOT (TI) - The depot was built as part of the Sheffield district rail rationalisation plan of the 1960's opening in April 1964 replacing Millhouses, Grimesthorpe, Darnall and Canklow steam sheds. It was situated adjacent to, but at a higher level than, the new Tinsley Marshalling Yard alongside the Sheffield District Railway. Diesel locomotives had been stationed at the old steam shed at Grimesthorpe until the new facilities were completed and the locomotives were moved to their new home. The site also included a small electric locomotive servicing shed at the south end of the Secondary Yard, replacing the facilities at Darnall. Diesel railcars, which had been serviced at Darnall, were moved to a new servicing depot adjacent to the "Fish Dock" at the south end of Sheffield Midland station. In October 1965, the allocation consisted of 74 Class 08's, 3 Class 13's, 12 Class 20's, 11 Class 25's, 57 Class 31's, 42 Class 37's and 73 Class 47's, a total of 272 locomotives, making it one of the larger in the country. During the sectorisation period of British Rail, the depot came under the control of Railfreight Distribution (RFD). The sub-sector was responsible for non-trainload freight operations, as well as Freightliner and intermodal services. By 1995 the Class 47's, the class of loco that made up a large part of the allocation, were considered life expired by EWS management, and there were other depot facilities relatively close by (Toton, Bescot and Doncaster), and the other RFD locomotives were all electrics based at Crewe Electric TMD, the need for the Sheffield depot was deemed unnecessary. In March 1998 the shed closed and by March 1999 had been demolished. The depot was chiefly notable for being the home of the three Class 13 'master and slave' shunters, formed by joining two Class 08's but with only one cab. They were withdrawn by 1985 when the Tinsley Hump Yard closed. seen here is Class 25 BR Type 2 Bo-Bo DE No.D7636, built in December 1965 by Beyer Peacock & Co. It became 25286 under TOPS and then, as withdrawal loomed, in November 1985 it was converted to a dedicated Engineering Department loco and became 25 905, lasting another 10 months unitl it was finally withdrawn from Carlisle Kingmoor TMD.
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TINSLEY TRACTION MAINTENANCE DEPOT (TI) - The depot was built as part of the Sheffield district rail rationalisation plan of the 1960's opening in April 1964 replacing Millhouses, Grimesthorpe, Darnall and Canklow steam sheds. It was situated adjacent to, but at a higher level than, the new Tinsley Marshalling Yard alongside the Sheffield District Railway. Diesel locomotives had been stationed at the old steam shed at Grimesthorpe until the new facilities were completed and the locomotives were moved to their new home. The site also included a small electric locomotive servicing shed at the south end of the Secondary Yard, replacing the facilities at Darnall. Diesel railcars, which had been serviced at Darnall, were moved to a new servicing depot adjacent to the "Fish Dock" at the south end of Sheffield Midland station. In October 1965, the allocation consisted of 74 Class 08's, 3 Class 13's, 12 Class 20's, 11 Class 25's, 57 Class 31's, 42 Class 37's and 73 Class 47's, a total of 272 locomotives, making it one of the larger in the country. During the sectorisation period of British Rail, the depot came under the control of Railfreight Distribution (RFD). The sub-sector was responsible for non-trainload freight operations, as well as Freightliner and intermodal services. By 1995 the Class 47's, the class of loco that made up a large part of the allocation, were considered life expired by EWS management, and there were other depot facilities relatively close by (Toton, Bescot and Doncaster), and the other RFD locomotives were all electrics based at Crewe Electric TMD, the need for the Sheffield depot was deemed unnecessary. In March 1998 the shed closed and by March 1999 had been demolished. The depot was chiefly notable for being the home of the three Class 13 'master and slave' shunters, formed by joining two Class 08's but with only one cab. They were withdrawn by 1985 when the Tinsley Hump Yard closed. seen here is Class 25 BR Type 2 Bo-Bo DE No.D7636, built in December 1965 by Beyer Peacock & Co. It became 25286 under TOPS and then, as withdrawal loomed, in November 1985 it was converted to a dedicated Engineering Department loco and became 25 905, lasting another 10 months unitl it was finally withdrawn from Carlisle Kingmoor TMD.

  • TINSLEY TRACTION MAINTENANCE DEPOT (TI) - The depot was built as part of the Sheffield district rail rationalisation plan of the 1960's opening in April 1964 replacing Millhouses, Grimesthorpe, Darnall and Canklow steam sheds. It was situated adjacent to, but at a higher level than, the new Tinsley Marshalling Yard alongside the Sheffield District Railway. Diesel locomotives had been stationed at the old steam shed at Grimesthorpe until the new facilities were completed and the locomotives were moved to their new home. The site also included a small electric locomotive servicing shed at the south end of the Secondary Yard, replacing the facilities at Darnall. Diesel railcars, which had been serviced at Darnall, were moved to a new servicing depot adjacent to the "Fish Dock" at the south end of Sheffield Midland station. In October 1965, the allocation consisted of 74 Class 08's, 3 Class 13's, 12 Class 20's, 11 Class 25's, 57 Class 31's, 42 Class 37's and 73 Class 47's, a total of 272 locomotives, making it one of the larger in the country. During the sectorisation period of British Rail, the depot came under the control of Railfreight Distribution (RFD). The sub-sector was responsible for non-trainload freight operations, as well as Freightliner and intermodal services. By 1995 the Class 47's, the class of loco that made up a large part of the allocation, were considered life expired by EWS management, and there were other depot facilities relatively close by (Toton, Bescot and Doncaster), and the other RFD locomotives were all electrics based at Crewe Electric TMD, the need for the Sheffield depot was deemed unnecessary. In March 1998 the shed closed and by March 1999 had been demolished. The depot was chiefly notable for being the home of the three Class 13 'master and slave' shunters, formed by joining two Class 08's but with only one cab. They were withdrawn by 1985 when the Tinsley Hump Yard closed. seen here is Class 25 BR Type 2 Bo-Bo DE No.D7636, built in December 1965 by Beyer Peacock & Co. It became 25286 under TOPS and then, as withdrawal loomed, in November 1985 it was converted to a dedicated Engineering Department loco and became 25 905, lasting another 10 months unitl it was finally withdrawn from Carlisle Kingmoor TMD.
  • TINSLEY TRACTION MAINTENANCE DEPOT (TI) - The depot was built as part of the Sheffield district rail rationalisation plan of the 1960's opening in April 1964 replacing Millhouses, Grimesthorpe, Darnall and Canklow steam sheds. It was situated adjacent to, but at a higher level than, the new Tinsley Marshalling Yard alongside the Sheffield District Railway. Diesel locomotives had been stationed at the old steam shed at Grimesthorpe until the new facilities were completed and the locomotives were moved to their new home. The site also included a small electric locomotive servicing shed at the south end of the Secondary Yard, replacing the facilities at Darnall. Diesel railcars, which had been serviced at Darnall, were moved to a new servicing depot adjacent to the "Fish Dock" at the south end of Sheffield Midland station. In October 1965, the allocation consisted of 74 Class 08's, 3 Class 13's, 12 Class 20's, 11 Class 25's, 57 Class 31's, 42 Class 37's and 73 Class 47's, a total of 272 locomotives, making it one of the larger in the country. During the sectorisation period of British Rail, the depot came under the control of Railfreight Distribution (RFD). The sub-sector was responsible for non-trainload freight operations, as well as Freightliner and intermodal services. By 1995 the Class 47's, the class of loco that made up a large part of the allocation, were considered life expired by EWS management, and there were other depot facilities relatively close by (Toton, Bescot and Doncaster), and the other RFD locomotives were all electrics based at Crewe Electric TMD, the need for the Sheffield depot was deemed unnecessary. In March 1998 the shed closed and by March 1999 had been demolished. The depot was chiefly notable for being the home of the three Class 13 'master and slave' shunters, formed by joining two Class 08's but with only one cab. They were withdrawn by 1985 when the Tinsley Hump Yard closed. The scene here appears to come from the early 1990's, with mainly Class 47's to be seen.
  • TONBRIDGE LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (74D/73J) - The depot here was built in 1842 by the South Eastern Railway and was a 6-road shed with 3 through roads, built in the fork of the Ashford and Tunbridge Wells lines. In June 1962 it became a sub-shed of Stewarts Lane and in September 1963 a sub-shed of Redhill. In May 1959, it had an allocation of 45 engines, 14 of them small tank engines for local passenger duties, 10 Class Q1 0-6-0's and the remainder a mixture of old 0-6-0's and 4-4-0's. The shed closed in January 1965 but lost it's allocation when it became a sub-shed. The depot was demolished but diesels were still stabled in the sidings on the same site. Some of the site was redeveloped but a small depot and marshalling yard was retained and is now operated by GBRF as an infrastructure base for southern England. Seen here at Tonbridge in October 1958 is Wainwright SECR Class C 0-6-0 No.31590, withdrawn from there in February 1961.
  • TONBRIDGE LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (74D/73J) - The depot here was built in 1842 by the South Eastern Railway and was a 6-road shed with 3 through roads, built in the fork of the Ashford and Tunbridge Wells lines. In June 1962 it became a sub-shed of Stewarts Lane and in September 1963 a sub-shed of Redhill. In May 1959, it had an allocation of 45 engines, 14 of them small tank engines for local passenger duties, 10 Class Q1 0-6-0's and the remainder a mixture of old 0-6-0's and 4-4-0's. The shed closed in January 1965 but lost it's allocation when it became a sub-shed. The depot was demolished but diesels were still stabled in the sidings on the same site. Some of the site was redeveloped but a small depot and marshalling yard was retained and is now operated by GBRF as an infrastructure base for southern England. Seen here at Tonbridge is Bulleid SR Class Q1 0-6-0 No.33028 - withdrawn from 75E Three Bridges in February 1963.
  • TONBRIDGE LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (74D/73J) - The depot here was built in 1842 by the South Eastern Railway and was a 6-road shed with 3 through roads, built in the fork of the Ashford and Tunbridge Wells lines. In June 1962 it became a sub-shed of Stewarts Lane and in September 1963 a sub-shed of Redhill. In May 1959, it had an allocation of 45 engines, 14 of them small tank engines for local passenger duties, 10 Class Q1 0-6-0's and the remainder a mixture of old 0-6-0's and 4-4-0's. The shed closed in January 1965 but lost it's allocation when it became a sub-shed. The depot was demolished but diesels were still stabled in the sidings on the same site. Some of the site was redeveloped but a small depot and marshalling yard was retained and is now operated by GBRF as an infrastructure base for southern England. Seen here in 1958 is Class D1 4-4-0 No.31489, withdrawn in November 1961 from Bricklayers Arms Depot.
  • TONBRIDGE LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (74D/73J) - The depot here was built in 1842 by the South Eastern Railway and was a 6-road shed with 3 through roads, built in the fork of the Ashford and Tunbridge Wells lines. In June 1962 it became a sub-shed of Stewarts Lane and in September 1963 a sub-shed of Redhill. In May 1959, it had an allocation of 45 engines, 14 of them small tank engines for local passenger duties, 10 Class Q1 0-6-0's and the remainder a mixture of old 0-6-0's and 4-4-0's. The shed closed in January 1965 but lost it's allocation when it became a sub-shed. The depot was demolished but diesels were still stabled in the sidings on the same site. Some of the site was redeveloped but a small depot and marshalling yard was retained and is now operated by GBRF as an infrastructure base for southern England. Seen here in May 1919 is SECR Class K 2-6-4T No.790. This class was built for express passenger duties. They proved to be highly unstable at high speed and, after the Sevenoaks disaster in August 1927, all were rebuilt as Class U 2-6-0 tender engines and this one was withdrawn as BR No.31790 in May 1965 from 70C Guildford.
  • TONBRIDGE LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (74D/73J) - The depot here was built in 1842 by the South Eastern Railway and was a 6-road shed with 3 through roads, built in the fork of the Ashford and Tunbridge Wells lines. In June 1962 it became a sub-shed of Stewarts Lane and in September 1963 a sub-shed of Redhill. In May 1959, it had an allocation of 45 engines, 14 of them small tank engines for local passenger duties, 10 Class Q1 0-6-0's and the remainder a mixture of old 0-6-0's and 4-4-0's. The shed closed in January 1965 but lost it's allocation when it became a sub-shed. The depot was demolished but diesels were still stabled in the sidings on the same site. Some of the site was redeveloped but a small depot and marshalling yard was retained and is now operated by GBRF as an infrastructure base for southern England. Seen here in September 1922 from a passing train (must have been very difficult back then!). A number of 0-6-0's are in the shed yard. Note the grounded coach.
  • TOTON LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (18A/16A) - Class WD 8F 2-8-0 No.90136 of 41D Canklow stands in the doorway to one of the sheds at Toton in the early 1960's.
  • TOTON LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (18A/16A) - The Midland Railway opened a depot at Toton in 1870 to house engines to serve the local coalfields. This eventually expanded to three brick-built roundhouses and enormous associated marshalling yards. In March 1959, the allocation was 98 engines, nearly all goods engines, including 55 Class 8F 2-8-0's, and shunting tanks. It closed to steam in December 1965 and was replaced a purpose-built diesel depot with a large allocation of engines from Class 20, 25, 45 and 47. However, by the 1970's the yard was in decline. With the introduction of Merry-go-round trains direct from colliery to power station, and the decline in the use of domestic coal in favour of North Sea gas, rail traffic through the yards was diminishing quickly. The Down Side ceased hump shunting in 1978, followed by the Up Side in 1984. Many of the yards were lifted during the 1970's and 1980's, and in the late 1980's the yards were rationalised to the basic shape seen today. Since the privatisation of the UK rail network, Toton TMD has been operated by DB Cargo UK. As at 2021, it is home to the Class 60 and Class 66 diesel locomotives. Changes in the maintenance of locomotives have also meant that Toton is now the only TMD within DB Cargo UK where heavy maintenance is carried out on locomotives. Toton lost the last of its domestic coal traffic in the mid-2000's and now handles mainly imported coal. Much the the spare space at the depot and in the yards is occupied by stored locos and has been for a number of years. Currently, it is occupied mainly by Class 60 (about 60% of those built) and Class 66, of which a surprisingly high number seem to be out of traffic at any one time. Seen here in 1968 is Class 44 BR 'Peak' Type 4 1-Co-Co-1 DE No.D8 PENYGHENT, which became 44008 under TOPS. It was withdrawn from Toton in November 1980 but subsequently preserved.
  • TOTON LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (18A/16A) - The Midland Railway opened a depot at Toton in 1870 to house engines to serve the local coalfields. This eventually expanded to three brick-built roundhouses and enormous associated marshalling yards. In March 1959, the allocation was 98 engines, nearly all goods engines, including 55 Class 8F 2-8-0's, and shunting tanks. It closed to steam in December 1965 and was replaced a purpose-built diesel depot with a large allocation of engines from Class 20, 25, 45 and 47. However, by the 1970's the yard was in decline. With the introduction of Merry-go-round trains direct from colliery to power station, and the decline in the use of domestic coal in favour of North Sea gas, rail traffic through the yards was diminishing quickly. The Down Side ceased hump shunting in 1978, followed by the Up Side in 1984. Many of the yards were lifted during the 1970's and 1980's, and in the late 1980's the yards were rationalised to the basic shape seen today. Since the privatisation of the UK rail network, Toton TMD has been operated by DB Cargo UK. As at 2021, it is home to the Class 60 and Class 66 diesel locomotives. Changes in the maintenance of locomotives have also meant that Toton is now the only TMD within DB Cargo UK where heavy maintenance is carried out on locomotives. Toton lost the last of its domestic coal traffic in the mid-2000's and now handles mainly imported coal. Much the the spare space at the depot and in the yards is occupied by stored locos and has been for a number of years. Currently, it is occupied mainly by Class 60 (about 60% of those built) and Class 66, of which a surprisingly high number seem to be out of traffic at any one time. Seen here in August 1973 is Class 44 BR 'Peak' Type 4 1-Co-Co-1 DE No.D5 CROSS FELL, which became 44005 under TOPS. It was withdrawn from Toton in April 1978 and scrapped.
  • TOTON LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (18A/16A) - The Midland Railway opened a depot at Toton in 1870 to house engines to serve the local coalfields. This eventually expanded to three brick-built roundhouses and enormous associated marshalling yards. In March 1959, the allocation was 98 engines, nearly all goods engines, including 55 Class 8F 2-8-0's, and shunting tanks. It closed to steam in December 1965 and was replaced a purpose-built diesel depot with a large allocation of engines from Class 20, 25, 45 and 47. However, by the 1970's the yard was in decline. With the introduction of Merry-go-round trains direct from colliery to power station, and the decline in the use of domestic coal in favour of North Sea gas, rail traffic through the yards was diminishing quickly. The Down Side ceased hump shunting in 1978, followed by the Up Side in 1984. Many of the yards were lifted during the 1970's and 1980's, and in the late 1980's the yards were rationalised to the basic shape seen today. Since the privatisation of the UK rail network, Toton TMD has been operated by DB Cargo UK. As at 2021, it is home to the Class 60 and Class 66 diesel locomotives. Changes in the maintenance of locomotives have also meant that Toton is now the only TMD within DB Cargo UK where heavy maintenance is carried out on locomotives. Toton lost the last of its domestic coal traffic in the mid-2000's and now handles mainly imported coal. Much the the spare space at the depot and in the yards is occupied by stored locos and has been for a number of years. Currently, it is occupied mainly by Class 60 (about 60% of those built) and Class 66, of which a surprisingly high number seem to be out of traffic at any one time. Seen here is an aerial view of the yards in the 1950's. the locoshed is in the top left, roughly in the same position as that of today but most of the yards are long gone.
  • TOTON LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (18A/16A) - Toton was home to a real mixture of engines amng its allocation of about 100 engines but surely No.41947 must have been a stranger in paradise! It is seen here at Toton in June 1957, having been transferred there in February 1956 when the it's home system was flooded with new tank engines. Although only built in 1927, it was withdrawn from Toton in December 1960.
  • TOTON TRACTION MAINTENANCE DEPOT (18A/16A/TO) - The Midland Railway opened a depot at Toton in 1870 to house engines to serve the local coalfields. This eventually expanded to three brick-built roundhouses and enormous associated marshalling yards. In March 1959, the allocation was 98 engines, nearly all goods engines, including 55 Class 8F 2-8-0's, and shunting tanks. It closed to steam in December 1965 and was replaced a purpose-built diesel depot with a large allocation of engines from Class 20, 25, 45 and 47. However, by the 1970's the yard was in decline. With the introduction of Merry-go-round trains direct from colliery to power station, and the decline in the use of domestic coal in favour of North Sea gas, rail traffic through the yards was diminishing quickly. The Down Side ceased hump shunting in 1978, followed by the Up Side in 1984. Many of the yards were lifted during the 1970's and 1980's, and in the late 1980's the yards were rationalised to the basic shape seen today. Since the privatisation of the UK rail network, Toton TMD has been operated by DB Cargo UK. As at 2021, it is home to the Class 60 and Class 66 diesel locomotives. Changes in the maintenance of locomotives have also meant that Toton is now the only TMD within DB Cargo UK where heavy maintenance is carried out on locomotives. Toton lost the last of its domestic coal traffic in the mid-2000's and now handles mainly imported coal. Much the the spare space at the depot and in the yards is occupied by stored locos and has been for a number of years. Currently, it is occupied mainly by Class 60 (about 60% of those built) and Class 66, of which a surprisingly high number seem to be out of traffic at any one time. Here seen is the shed yard in 2020 with examples of Classes 60, 66 and 67 in a plethora of liveries but all belonging to DB Schenker.
  • TOTON TRACTION MAINTENANCE DEPOT (18A/16A/TO) - The Midland Railway opened a depot at Toton in 1870 to house engines to serve the local coalfields. This eventually expanded to three brick-built roundhouses and enormous associated marshalling yards. In March 1959, the allocation was 98 engines, nearly all goods engines, including 55 Class 8F 2-8-0's, and shunting tanks. It closed to steam in December 1965 and was replaced a purpose-built diesel depot with a large allocation of engines from Class 20, 25, 45 and 47. However, by the 1970's the yard was in decline. With the introduction of Merry-go-round trains direct from colliery to power station, and the decline in the use of domestic coal in favour of North Sea gas, rail traffic through the yards was diminishing quickly. The Down Side ceased hump shunting in 1978, followed by the Up Side in 1984. Many of the yards were lifted during the 1970's and 1980's, and in the late 1980's the yards were rationalised to the basic shape seen today. Since the privatisation of the UK rail network, Toton TMD has been operated by DB Cargo UK. As at 2021, it is home to the Class 60 and Class 66 diesel locomotives. Changes in the maintenance of locomotives have also meant that Toton is now the only TMD within DB Cargo UK where heavy maintenance is carried out on locomotives. Toton lost the last of its domestic coal traffic in the mid-2000's and now handles mainly imported coal. Much the the spare space at the depot and in the yards is occupied by stored locos and has been for a number of years. Currently, it is occupied mainly by Class 60 (about 60% of those built) and Class 66, of which a surprisingly high number seem to be out of traffic at any one time. Seen here dumped to the south of the depot is 47285, withdrawn on 02/99, on October 16th, 2001. This loco was scrapped in 02/05 at Ron Hull's, Rotherham. Visible behind are internal user units 025031 and 025032, ex 37070 and 37138, reduced to a chassis and cabs in order to transport power units around the depot.
  • TOTON TRACTION MAINTENANCE DEPOT (18A/16A/TO) - The Midland Railway opened a depot at Toton in 1870 to house engines to serve the local coalfields. This eventually expanded to three brick-built roundhouses and enormous associated marshalling yards. In March 1959, the allocation was 98 engines, nearly all goods engines, including 55 Class 8F 2-8-0's, and shunting tanks. It closed to steam in December 1965 and was replaced a purpose-built diesel depot with a large allocation of engines from Class 20, 25, 45 and 47. However, by the 1970's the yard was in decline. With the introduction of Merry-go-round trains direct from colliery to power station, and the decline in the use of domestic coal in favour of North Sea gas, rail traffic through the yards was diminishing quickly. The Down Side ceased hump shunting in 1978, followed by the Up Side in 1984. Many of the yards were lifted during the 1970's and 1980's, and in the late 1980's the yards were rationalised to the basic shape seen today. Since the privatisation of the UK rail network, Toton TMD has been operated by DB Cargo UK. As at 2021, it is home to the Class 60 and Class 66 diesel locomotives. Changes in the maintenance of locomotives have also meant that Toton is now the only TMD within DB Cargo UK where heavy maintenance is carried out on locomotives. Toton lost the last of its domestic coal traffic in the mid-2000's and now handles mainly imported coal. Much the the spare space at the depot and in the yards is occupied by stored locos and has been for a number of years. Currently, it is occupied mainly by Class 60 (about 60% of those built) and Class 66, of which a surprisingly high number seem to be out of traffic at any one time. Seen here in the 1990's are examples of Classes 20,56 and 58.
  • TOTON TRACTION MAINTENANCE DEPOT (18A/16A/TO) - The Midland Railway opened a depot at Toton in 1870 to house engines to serve the local coalfields. This eventually expanded to three brick-built roundhouses and enormous associated marshalling yards. In March 1959, the allocation was 98 engines, nearly all goods engines, including 55 Class 8F 2-8-0's, and shunting tanks. It closed to steam in December 1965 and was replaced a purpose-built diesel depot with a large allocation of engines from Class 20, 25, 45 and 47. However, by the 1970's the yard was in decline. With the introduction of Merry-go-round trains direct from colliery to power station, and the decline in the use of domestic coal in favour of North Sea gas, rail traffic through the yards was diminishing quickly. The Down Side ceased hump shunting in 1978, followed by the Up Side in 1984. Many of the yards were lifted during the 1970's and 1980's, and in the late 1980's the yards were rationalised to the basic shape seen today. Since the privatisation of the UK rail network, Toton TMD has been operated by DB Cargo UK. As at 2021, it is home to the Class 60 and Class 66 diesel locomotives. Changes in the maintenance of locomotives have also meant that Toton is now the only TMD within DB Cargo UK where heavy maintenance is carried out on locomotives. Toton lost the last of its domestic coal traffic in the mid-2000's and now handles mainly imported coal. Much the the spare space at the depot and in the yards is occupied by stored locos and has been for a number of years. Currently, it is occupied mainly by Class 60 (about 60% of those built) and Class 66, of which a surprisingly high number seem to be out of traffic at any one time. Seen here is a comtemporary view of the depot looking south-east. Most of the activity is centred on the northern end of the depot these days. Note the GBRF Class 60 and the Royal Train coach.
  • TOTON TRACTION MAINTENANCE DEPOT (18A/16A/TO) - The Midland Railway opened a depot at Toton in 1870 to house engines to serve the local coalfields. This eventually expanded to three brick-built roundhouses and enormous associated marshalling yards. In March 1959, the allocation was 98 engines, nearly all goods engines, including 55 Class 8F 2-8-0's, and shunting tanks. It closed to steam in December 1965 and was replaced a purpose-built diesel depot with a large allocation of engines from Class 20, 25, 45 and 47. However, by the 1970's the yard was in decline. With the introduction of Merry-go-round trains direct from colliery to power station, and the decline in the use of domestic coal in favour of North Sea gas, rail traffic through the yards was diminishing quickly. The Down Side ceased hump shunting in 1978, followed by the Up Side in 1984. Many of the yards were lifted during the 1970's and 1980's, and in the late 1980's the yards were rationalised to the basic shape seen today. Since the privatisation of the UK rail network, Toton TMD has been operated by DB Cargo UK. As at 2021, it is home to the Class 60 and Class 66 diesel locomotives. Changes in the maintenance of locomotives have also meant that Toton is now the only TMD within DB Cargo UK where heavy maintenance is carried out on locomotives. Toton lost the last of its domestic coal traffic in the mid-2000's and now handles mainly imported coal. Much the the spare space at the depot and in the yards is occupied by stored locos and has been for a number of years. Currently, it is occupied mainly by Class 60 (about 60% of those built) and Class 66, of which a surprisingly high number seem to be out of traffic at any one time. Seen here is a goodly proportion of Class 60 in September 2012, all withdrawn, headed by 60081 and 60006. Some of these may since have been returned to traffic.
  • TOTON TRACTION MAINTENANCE DEPOT (18A/16A/TO) - The Midland Railway opened a depot at Toton in 1870 to house engines to serve the local coalfields. This eventually expanded to three brick-built roundhouses and enormous associated marshalling yards. In March 1959, the allocation was 98 engines, nearly all goods engines, including 55 Class 8F 2-8-0's, and shunting tanks. It closed to steam in December 1965 and was replaced a purpose-built diesel depot with a large allocation of engines from Class 20, 25, 45 and 47. However, by the 1970's the yard was in decline. With the introduction of Merry-go-round trains direct from colliery to power station, and the decline in the use of domestic coal in favour of North Sea gas, rail traffic through the yards was diminishing quickly. The Down Side ceased hump shunting in 1978, followed by the Up Side in 1984. Many of the yards were lifted during the 1970's and 1980's, and in the late 1980's the yards were rationalised to the basic shape seen today. Since the privatisation of the UK rail network, Toton TMD has been operated by DB Cargo UK. As at 2021, it is home to the Class 60 and Class 66 diesel locomotives. Changes in the maintenance of locomotives have also meant that Toton is now the only TMD within DB Cargo UK where heavy maintenance is carried out on locomotives. Toton lost the last of its domestic coal traffic in the mid-2000's and now handles mainly imported coal. Much the the spare space at the depot and in the yards is occupied by stored locos and has been for a number of years. Currently, it is occupied mainly by Class 60 (about 60% of those built) and Class 66, of which a surprisingly high number seem to be out of traffic at any one time. Seen here on November 3rd, 1984, with locos of Classes 31, 40, 56 and 58 in evidence at th southern end of the shed.
  • TOTON TRACTION MAINTENANCE DEPOT (18A/16A/TO) - The Midland Railway opened a depot at Toton in 1870 to house engines to serve the local coalfields. This eventually expanded to three brick-built roundhouses and enormous associated marshalling yards. In March 1959, the allocation was 98 engines, nearly all goods engines, including 55 Class 8F 2-8-0's, and shunting tanks. It closed to steam in December 1965 and was replaced a purpose-built diesel depot with a large allocation of engines from Class 20, 25, 45 and 47. However, by the 1970's the yard was in decline. With the introduction of Merry-go-round trains direct from colliery to power station, and the decline in the use of domestic coal in favour of North Sea gas, rail traffic through the yards was diminishing quickly. The Down Side ceased hump shunting in 1978, followed by the Up Side in 1984. Many of the yards were lifted during the 1970's and 1980's, and in the late 1980's the yards were rationalised to the basic shape seen today. Since the privatisation of the UK rail network, Toton TMD has been operated by DB Cargo UK. As at 2021, it is home to the Class 60 and Class 66 diesel locomotives. Changes in the maintenance of locomotives have also meant that Toton is now the only TMD within DB Cargo UK where heavy maintenance is carried out on locomotives. Toton lost the last of its domestic coal traffic in the mid-2000's and now handles mainly imported coal. Much the the spare space at the depot and in the yards is occupied by stored locos and has been for a number of years. Currently, it is occupied mainly by Class 60 (about 60% of those built) and Class 66, of which a surprisingly high number seem to be out of traffic at any one time. Seen here un on the jacks is 56108 in November 1993.
  • TOTON TRACTION MAINTENANCE DEPOT (18A/16A/TO) - The Midland Railway opened a depot at Toton in 1870 to house engines to serve the local coalfields. This eventually expanded to three brick-built roundhouses and enormous associated marshalling yards. In March 1959, the allocation was 98 engines, nearly all goods engines, including 55 Class 8F 2-8-0's, and shunting tanks. It closed to steam in December 1965 and was replaced a purpose-built diesel depot with a large allocation of engines from Class 20, 25, 45 and 47. However, by the 1970's the yard was in decline. With the introduction of Merry-go-round trains direct from colliery to power station, and the decline in the use of domestic coal in favour of North Sea gas, rail traffic through the yards was diminishing quickly. The Down Side ceased hump shunting in 1978, followed by the Up Side in 1984. Many of the yards were lifted during the 1970's and 1980's, and in the late 1980's the yards were rationalised to the basic shape seen today. Since the privatisation of the UK rail network, Toton TMD has been operated by DB Cargo UK. As at 2021, it is home to the Class 60 and Class 66 diesel locomotives. Changes in the maintenance of locomotives have also meant that Toton is now the only TMD within DB Cargo UK where heavy maintenance is carried out on locomotives. Toton lost the last of its domestic coal traffic in the mid-2000's and now handles mainly imported coal. Much the the spare space at the depot and in the yards is occupied by stored locos and has been for a number of years. Currently, it is occupied mainly by Class 60 (about 60% of those built) and Class 66, of which a surprisingly high number seem to be out of traffic at any one time. The Scrapline, May 1985, featuring (r to l): 45065 - withdrawn 03/85, 08610 - waiting for Works, 45002 - withdrawn 09/84, 45064 - withdrawn 01/85, 45047 - withdrawn 08/80 and an unidentified Class 40. These engines were badly robbed by thieves and even set alight. Note in the background the rows of, then, new Class 58's.
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