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BRITISH RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE DEPOTS, WORKS AND STABLING POINTS.

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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 Seen here dumped to the south of the depot is 47285, withdrawn on 02/99, on October 16th, 2001.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.
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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 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.
  • 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. This is the northern end of the shed in May 2012 when a good proportion of the engines visible would have been out of traffic.
  • TRAFFORD PARK LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (9E/17F) - The locoshed here was built under the Cheshire Lines Bill of 1893, was opened in March 1895 and closed in March 1968. Each of the CLC constituent companies (Great Northern Railway, Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway and Midland Railway) had their own shed offices. It was built with 20 dead end roads, though later reduced. In 1960 the shed master said he employed about 350 staff, including 120 drivers, and used about 600 tons of coal a week from a hand-operated stage on the north side of the shed. In addition to the allocated steam fleet, he said he usually had 3 diesels stabled, plus any which had failed. It mainly provided engines for passenger trains to London, Liverpool, Chester, Sheffield and Buxton. In April 1960 it had 50 locos allocated, to whit :- LMS Stanier 2-6-2T 40009, 40018, 40088, 40141, 40208, LMS Fairburn 2-6-4T 42050, 42064, 42065, 42111, 42675, 42676, 42683, LMS Fowler 2-6-4T 42300, 42328, 42333, 42339, 42361, 42419, LMS 2-Cylindered Stanier 2-6-4T 42428, 42452, 42466, 42469, 42479, 42560, 42628, Midland Railway Johnson 0-6-0 43211, 43580, 43650, LMS Fowler Class 4F 44138, 44402, 44564-6, LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 (Black 5) 44665, 44717, 44809, 45239, LMS Stanier Class 8F 48273, 48288, 48741, BR Standard Class 7 (Britannia) 70014, 15,17, 21, 32, 33, 42, BR Standard Class 4 2-6-0 76086, 88, 89. It closed with the end of steam on 4 March 1968. It is seen here in 1934, looking rather empty, with 2 ex-MR Compound 4-4-0's in residence.
  • TRAFFORD PARK LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (9E/17F) - The locoshed here was built under the Cheshire Lines Bill of 1893, was opened in March 1895 and closed in March 1968. Each of the CLC constituent companies (Great Northern Railway, Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway and Midland Railway) had their own shed offices. It was built with 20 dead end roads, though later reduced. In 1960 the shed master said he employed about 350 staff, including 120 drivers, and used about 600 tons of coal a week from a hand-operated stage on the north side of the shed. In addition to the allocated steam fleet, he said he usually had 3 diesels stabled, plus any which had failed. It mainly provided engines for passenger trains to London, Liverpool, Chester, Sheffield and Buxton. In April 1960 it had 50 locos allocated, to whit :- LMS Stanier 2-6-2T 40009, 40018, 40088, 40141, 40208, LMS Fairburn 2-6-4T 42050, 42064, 42065, 42111, 42675, 42676, 42683, LMS Fowler 2-6-4T 42300, 42328, 42333, 42339, 42361, 42419, LMS 2-Cylindered Stanier 2-6-4T 42428, 42452, 42466, 42469, 42479, 42560, 42628, Midland Railway Johnson 0-6-0 43211, 43580, 43650, LMS Fowler Class 4F 44138, 44402, 44564-6, LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 (Black 5) 44665, 44717, 44809, 45239, LMS Stanier Class 8F 48273, 48288, 48741, BR Standard Class 7 (Britannia) 70014, 15,17, 21, 32, 33, 42, BR Standard Class 4 2-6-0 76086, 88, 89. It closed with the end of steam on 4 March 1968. Seen here in May 1962 is Class 7P 'Royal Scot' 4-6-0 No.46143 THE SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT, withdrawn in December 1963 from 16D Annesley.
  • TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (75F) - This depot was opened by the LBSCR in 1890 as a sub-shed of Brighton and consisted of a 4-road brick-built dead-end shed on the north side of the station. The allocation in May 1959 was of 22 engines, all of them tank engines and 12 of them being BR/LMS 2-6-4T's, like 80010 on the right and the two sister locos on the left. The shed closed in September 1963.
  • TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (75F) - This depot was opened by the LBSCR in 1890 as a sub-shed of Brighton and consisted of a 4-road brick-built dead-end shed on the north side of the station. The allocation in May 1959 was of 22 engines, all of them tank engines and 12 of them being BR/LMS 2-6-4T's, like 80034 and 80146 in this photo. The shed closed in September 1963.
  • TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (75F) - This depot was opened by the LBSCR in 1890 as a sub-shed of Brighton and consisted of a 4-road brick-built dead-end shed on the north side of the station. The allocation in May 1959 was of 22 engines, all of them tank engines and 12 of them being BR/LMS 2-6-4T's. The shed closed in September 1963 and is seen unused in 1984, since when it has become home to the Spa Valley Heritage Railway and has been fully restored.
  • TUNBRIDGE WELLS WEST LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (75F) - This depot was opened by the LBSCR in 1890 as a sub-shed of Brighton and consisted of a 4-road brick-built dead-end shed on the north side of the station. The allocation in May 1959 was of 22 engines, all of them tank engines and 12 of them being BR/LMS 2-6-4T's. The shed closed in September 1963. It is seen here in 1938, at which time it was equally home to tank engines.
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