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BRITISH RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE DEPOTS, WORKS AND STABLING POINTS.

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STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this is the inside of the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it with raised walkways and pit access on all tracks. Here Class 16 No.D8408 stands outside the shed in April 1967, just 18 months before withdrawal. The 10 Class 16's were practically useless as were many of the other diesels built by North British Loco. Co. I can't understand how a company that produced thousands of superb steam locomotives could be so useless at diesel building!
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STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this is the inside of the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it with raised walkways and pit access on all tracks. Here Class 16 No.D8408 stands outside the shed in April 1967, just 18 months before withdrawal. The 10 Class 16's were practically useless as were many of the other diesels built by North British Loco. Co. I can't understand how a company that produced thousands of superb steam locomotives could be so useless at diesel building!

  • STOKE-ON-TRENT LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (5D) - This large depot was opened by the North Staffordshire Railway in 1875 and was their principal depot. It consisted of an 8 road through shed, as seen here, and a brick-built roundhouse. The allocation of engines in March 1959 was 69, most of them goods engines. Apart from 23 Class 4MT 2-6-4T's for passenger services, there were no less than 46 Class 3F/4F 0-6-0's. By April 1965, the number was 77 and was a much more cosmopolitan collection. The arrival of DMU's had seen the number of 2-6-4T's decline to only 7 and the Class 3F/4F 0-6-0's had disappeared completely, replaced by 48 mixed traffic 2-6-0's and 4-6-0's and 18 Class 8F's. The depot closed in August 1967. This picture is dated March 1965 and the shed is packed, several BR Standard types noticeable among the former LMS engines.
  • STOKE-ON-TRENT LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (5D) - This large depot was opened by the North Staffordshire Railway in 1875 and was their principal depot. It consisted of an 8 road through shed, as seen here, and a brick-built roundhouse. The depot closed in August 1967. In this 1933 shot, the shed is stuffed with mainly ex-MR locomotives except for 0-6-0T No.1570, which was an NSR Class D built in 1888 at Stoke Works as No.57 and scrapped in December 1937.
  • STOKE-ON-TRENT LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (5D) - This large depot was opened by the North Staffordshire Railway in 1875 and was their principal depot. It consisted of an 8 road through shed, as seen here, and a brick-built roundhouse. The depot closed in August 1967. In this shot in March 1959, we see the very last roads in the shed with Fowler Class 4P 2-6-4T No.42323 flanked by Class 4F 0-6-0's.
  • STRANRAER LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (68C/67F) - This shed, built in 1861, was operated jointly by the Caledonian Railway and G&SWR and was located north of Stranraer Town Station. The shed consisted of a stone-built 3-road shed and a 2-road through shed and there was a sub-shed at Newton Stewart. In 1959, the allocation was of 15 engines, 6 4-4-0's of varying origins, 4 CR Class 2F 0-6-0's, 2 shunting tanks, and 3 mixed traffic engines. The depot closed in October 1966. Seen here in 1955 in the doorway of the smaller shed is Class 8F 2-8-0 No.48464, a Leed Holbeck engine.
  • STRATFORD-ON-AVON LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (21D) - This is the Stratford & Midland Junction Railway shed at Stratford Old Town Station, a sub-shed of Saltley (21A). It was opened in 1873 and closed in July 1957 by which time much of the traffic on the line had ceased. All of these engines appear to ex-MR 3F 0-6-0's in LMS days.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and here is Class N7 0-6-2T No.69663, resplendent in BR Black livery. This was one of the Liverpool Street station pilots and they were kept in immaculate condition by Stratford Depot. This loco was withdrawn in November 1960.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this is the inside of the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it with raised walkways and pit access on all tracks, playing host to a 'Skinhead' Class 21, a Class 47 and Class 37 No.37267 in the early 1970's.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this is the inside of the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it with raised walkways and pit access on all tracks, playing host to D208 and D6716 in the early 1960's.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this is the inside of the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it with raised walkways and pit access on all tracks. Here Class 16 No.D8408 stands outside the shed in April 1967, just 18 months before withdrawal. The 10 Class 16's were practically useless as were many of the other diesels built by North British Loco. Co. I can't understand how a company that produced thousands of superb steam locomotives could be so useless at diesel building!
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it, seen here not long after it opened with Class 40 EE Type 4 1-Co-Co-1 DE No.D205 at the fuel pumps when with a Class 16 and an apparently numberless Class 31. The depot closed altogether in 2001, having steadily declined in importance since the electrification of the GEML, and the new Stratford International Station was built on the site.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it, seen here with 47172 standing before it. The depot closed altogether in 2001, having steadily declined in importance since the electrification of the GEML, and the new Stratford International Station was built on the site.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it, seen here with a line of the spectacularly unsuccessful Class 16's headed by D8406 in June 1960. Although they were only 2 years old at this time, none of them would seen in the 1970's.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it. The depot closed altogether in 2001, having steadily declined in importance since the electrification of the GEML, and the new Stratford International Station was built on the site. Seen here in 1964 is Brush Class 31 Type 2 A1A-A1A DE No.D5503, withdrawn in February 1980 as No.31003 from Stratford TMD. The first 20 Class 31/0's fell victim to withdrawal early on because they were incompatible with the other 240-odd members of the class and so were all kept at Stratford.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it. The depot closed altogether in 2001, having steadily declined in importance since the electrification of the GEML, and the new Stratford International Station was built on the site. Seen here in 1969 is pioneer Class 37 EE Type 3 Co-Co DE No.D6700, withdrawn in December 1999 from Toton TMD as No.37350 and now preserved at the National Railway Museum.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it. The depot closed altogether in 2001, having steadily declined in importance since the electrification of the GEML, and the new Stratford International Station was built on the site. Seen here in 1970 is Class 20 EE Type 1 Bo-Bo DE No.D8055, withdrawn in July 1993 from Tinsley TMD. A class not normally associated with the GEML, this loco had two spells at Stratford. The class were normally employed on local and inter-regional goods work.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it. The depot closed altogether in 2001, having steadily declined in importance since the electrification of the GEML, and the new Stratford International Station was built on the site. Seen here in 1971 is the first of over 1000 locos, Class 08 BR 0-6-0DE Shunter No.D3001, built in November 1952 by Derby Works as 13001. It was withdrawn in November 1972 from Stratford TMD and broken up at Doncaster Works in November 1975.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it. The depot closed altogether in 2001, having steadily declined in importance since the electrification of the GEML, and the new Stratford International Station was built on the site. Seen here in February 1961 is Class 16 NBL Type 1 Bo-Bo DE No.D8404, built in August 1958 by North British Loco Co. and withdrawn in February 1968 from Stratford, making not quite 10 years in service and probably a lot less in traffic! Note the Class 24 on the left of the picture.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it. The depot closed altogether in 2001, having steadily declined in importance since the electrification of the GEML, and the new Stratford International Station was built on the site. Seen here in January 1970 is Class 31 Brush Type 2 A1A-A1A DE No.D5534. In 1973 it became 31 116 under TOPS and was withdrawn in January 2000 from Thornaby TMD.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it. The depot closed altogether in 2001, having steadily declined in importance since the electrification of the GEML, and the new Stratford International Station was built on the site. Seen here in May 1962 is Class 15 Clayton Type 1 Bo-Bo DE No.D8233, built 1960 and withdrawn in 1969, when it was converted to Carriage Heating Unit ADB968001, surviving as such until withdrawn in 1982 and now preserved at the East Lancs Railway having languished at Toton for many years. This were also completely unreliable and spent most of their lives skulking around the depot.
  • STRATFORD LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (30A/SF) - Stratford Locomotive Depot was huge and was adjacent to the Stratford Works of the GER in East London. Over 1700 locomotives were built here and the allocation was huge: in 1959 there were 186 steam locos based here. The depot closed to steam in September 1962 and this the much smaller diesel depot that replaced it. The depot closed altogether in 2001, having steadily declined in importance since the electrification of the GEML, and the new Stratford International Station was built on the site. Seen here in May 1971, already withdrawn, is Class 23 EE Type 2 Bo-Bo DE No.D5905, withdrawn in February 1971 from 34G Finsbury Park. You might be forgiven for thinking that any engine that was basically half of a 'Deltic' would be half as good, at least, as a full 'Deltic': you'd be wrong!
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