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BRITISH RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE DEPOTS, WORKS AND STABLING POINTS.

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BOURNE LOCOSHED - The first locoshed was built here by the GNR in 1860 for the opening of the Essendine branch. It was demolished when the western extension was built and this one erected by the GNR, a two-road, through shed. For some reason, the depot carried a Midland shedcode, 10B, until 1935, when the LNER changed it to 15C. Although not blessed with a permanent allocation in latter days, the shed was much used as Bourne was the terminus of no less than 4 local passenger services and was a favoured engine changing point for trains working through from Midland territory, particularly if not calling at Spalding. The shed closed in 1953.
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BOURNE LOCOSHED - The first locoshed was built here by the GNR in 1860 for the opening of the Essendine branch. It was demolished when the western extension was built and this one erected by the GNR, a two-road, through shed. For some reason, the depot carried a Midland shedcode, 10B, until 1935, when the LNER changed it to 15C. Although not blessed with a permanent allocation in latter days, the shed was much used as Bourne was the terminus of no less than 4 local passenger services and was a favoured engine changing point for trains working through from Midland territory, particularly if not calling at Spalding. The shed closed in 1953.

  • BOLTON LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (26C/9K) - The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway opened the depot at Bolton in 1874, a 12-road brick-built dead-end shed. From a peak of around 60 engines at its height, the allocation in March 1959 was down to 36 engines, 16 of them tank engines for local passenger services and the remainder goods engines. As steam retreated northwards and many depots closed, the allocation grew again to 57 engines by April 1965. The depot closed to steam in July 1968, just before the end of steam on British Railways. Seen here is LMS Class 5MT 4-6-0 No.44947, a Bolton engine from September 1964 until withdrawal in June 1968. Note the Class 04 shunters on the right.
  • BOROUGH GARDENS LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (52J) - A sub-shed of 52A Gateshead, Borough Gardens lay just south of Gateshead East Station and consisted of 4 brick-built roundhouses. In 1950 it had an allocation of 47 engines, mainly shunting tanks and ex-NER goods engines. It closed in June 1959. Here we see three locos on the ashpit in very early BR days, all of them seem to be Class J24 0-6-0's. No.5600 never received its BR number and was withdrawn from Borough Gardens in October 1950. No.5644, also based here, lasted until August 1951.
  • BOSTON LOCOSHED (40F) - The locoshed at Boston was opened in 1875 and, although not large, always housed a very eclectic collection of locos. It seemed to be where the old and worn out were sent to see out their days - the GCR Atlantic's, the GNR K2's, the Ivatt 4-4-0's and a real ragbag collection of GNR 0-6-0's. In April 1959, it was home to 51 locos, no less than 27 Ivatt Class 4MT 2-6-0's, many of them M&GN refugees, 7 Class K2 2-6-0's, 11 Class J6 0-6-0's, 3 Class J39 0-6-0's and 3 Class J69 0-6-0T's. It was coded 40F by BR and closed to steam in January 1964. Seen here in 1954 with a B1, a J6 and J69 in shot.
  • BOSTON LOCOSHED (40F) - The locoshed at Boston was opened in 1875 and, although not large, always housed a very eclectic collection of locos. It seemed to be where the old and worn out were sent to see out their days - the GCR Atlantic's, the GNR K2's, the Ivatt 4-4-0's and a real ragbag collection of GNR 0-6-0's. In April 1959, it was home to 51 locos, no less than 27 Ivatt Class 4MT 2-6-0's, many of them M&GN refugees, 7 Class K2 2-6-0's, 11 Class J6 0-6-0's, 3 Class J39 0-6-0's and 3 Class J69 0-6-0T's. It was coded 40F by BR and closed to steam in January 1964. Seen here in June 1961 is Robinson GCR Class 9J LNER Class J11 0-6-0 No.64320, a Louth engine, withdrawn from 40B Immingham in October 1957.
  • BOSTON LOCOSHED (40F) - The locoshed at Boston was opened in 1875 and, although not large, always housed a very eclectic collection of locos. It seemed to be where the old and worn out were sent to see out their days - the GCR Atlantic's, the GNR K2's, the Ivatt 4-4-0's and a real ragbag collection of GNR 0-6-0's. It was coded 40F by BR and closed to steam in January 1964. Seen here in 1954 with various K2's in the picture. In August 1950 the depot had been home to 9 loco's of this class.
  • BOURNE LOCOSHED - The first locoshed was built here by the GNR in 1860 for the opening of the Essendine branch. It was demolished when the western extension was built and this one erected by the GNR, a two-road, through shed. Although not blessed with a permanent allocation in latter days, the shed was much used as Bourne was the terminus of no less than 4 local passenger services and was a favoured engine changing point for trains working through from Midland territory, particularly if not calling at Spalding. The shed closed in 1953. Here we see it prior to 1936 with an M&GN Class Da 0-6-0 in the yard. I have been able to track down only 1 engine that was allocated to Bourne, an MR Johnson Class 1532 1P 0-4-4T No.1737, sent there new in May 1886, remaining until April 1892.
  • BOURNE LOCOSHED - The first locoshed was built here by the GNR in 1860 for the opening of the Essendine branch. It was demolished when the western extension was built and this one erected by the GNR, a two-road, through shed. For some reason, the depot carried a Midland shedcode, 10B, until 1935, when the LNER changed it to 15C. Although not blessed with a permanent allocation in latter days, the shed was much used as Bourne was the terminus of no less than 4 local passenger services and was a favoured engine changing point for trains working through from Midland territory, particularly if not calling at Spalding. The shed closed in 1953.
  • BOURNE LOCOSHED - The first locoshed was built here by the GNR in 1860 for the opening of the Essendine branch. It was demolished when the western extension was built and this one erected by the GNR, a two-road, through shed. For some reason, the depot carried a Midland shedcode, 10B, until 1935, when the LNER changed it to 15C. Although not blessed with a permanent allocation in latter days, the shed was much used as Bourne was the terminus of no less than 4 local passenger services and was a favoured engine changing point for trains working through from Midland territory, particularly if not calling at Spalding. The shed closed in 1953. Seen here looking from the platform, after closure I think, to judge by the state of the roof!
  • BOURNEMOUTH LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (71B/70F) - The loco depot at Bournemouth was opened by the LSWR in 1888 and was comprised of a 4-road dead-end shed at the western end of Bournemouth Station. In May 1959, the allocation of engines was 60, ranging from Class B4 0-4-0T's through to Pacifics, of which there were 20. No less than 16 Class M7 0-4-4T's handled local passenger services. By May 1965, encroaching electrification and modernisation has reduced this allocation to just 39, 16 of them Pacifics and all of the remainder BR Standard classes. The shed closed to steam in July 1967 and replaced by a 4-road shed for servicing of EMU's. Seen here is BR Class 4P 2-6-4T No.80134, a Bournemouth engine, standing on the shed yard in April 1967. I owned a moped just like the one on the left - I hope his was better than mine!
  • BOURNEVILLE LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (21B) - This depot was opened in the southwestern corner of Birmingham by the Midland Railway in 1895 and typically housed an allocation of tank engines for local passenger services and small goods engines. It closed completely in February 1960. Gathered around the turntable here in 1919 are, left to right, are Kirtley Class 156 2-4-0 No.16, Johnson Class 1873 0-6-0 No.3536, which survived as BR No.58283 until 1961, Kirtley Class 1070 2-4-0 No.129, Kirtley Class 700 0-6-0 No.2625 and Kirtley Class 156 2-4-0 No.19.
  • BOURNEVILLE LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (21B) - This depot was opened in the southwestern corner of Birmingham by the Midland Railway in 1895 and typically housed an allocation of tank engines for local passenger services and small goods engines. It closed completely in February 1960. Gathered around the turntable here in LMS days are Stanier 2-6-2T No.78, MR Class 3P Compound No.1064, Kirtley Class 700 2F 0-6-0 22863, dating from 1874, Class 2P 4-4-0 No.369 and Johnson Class 3F 0-6-0 No.3583.
  • BOW WORKS - Built by the North London Railway in 1853, most of the NLR's locomotives were built there between 1860 and 1906. After merger with the LNWR in 1908, the works were reduced to repairs. From 1927, the LTSR fleet was also repaired here following the closure of Plaistow Works. The Works finally closed in 1960. Here we see 2-6-4T No.42328, 3F 0-6-0 No.43829 and J39 0-6-0 64951 under repair in September 1957.
  • BRADFORD MANNINGHAM LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (20E/55F) - The Midland Railway opened this depot in 1872 on the east side of Manningham Station. It consisted of a brick-built roundhouse. In January 1957 it was transferred from the Midland Region to the North Eastern Region but this made little difference to the locomotives that used it. In March 1959, the allocation was 25 engines, all of them ex-LMS types, 7 Class 3F/4F 0-6-0's, 6 Class 4MT/5F 2-6-0's, 10 tank engines for passenger duties, 1 Class 3F 'Jinty' 0-6-0 shunting tank and 1 Class 4P 'Compound' 4-4-0. By April 1965, this had been reduced to just 11 engines, 4 2-6-4T's and 7 2-6-0's. The depot closed in April 1967. Seen here dumped beside the shed is Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.43096 in March 1967, the same month that it was withdrawn.
  • BRADFORD MANNINGHAM LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (20E/55F) - The Midland Railway opened this depot in 1872 on the east side of Manningham Station. It consisted of a brick-built roundhouse. In January 1957 it was transferred from the Midland Region to the North Eastern Region but this made little difference to the locomotives that used it. In March 1959, the allocation was 25 engines, all of them ex-LMS types, 7 Class 3F/4F 0-6-0's, 6 Class 4MT/5F 2-6-0's, 10 tank engines for passenger duties, 1 Class 3F 'Jinty' 0-6-0 shunting tank and 1 Class 4P 'Compound' 4-4-0. By April 1965, this had been reduced to just 11 engines, 4 2-6-4T's and 7 2-6-0's. The depot closed in April 1967. Seen here in April 1967 is Ivatt LMS Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.43129 , from nearby 55E Normanton, from where it was withdrawn in July 1967.
  • BRADFORD MANNINGHAM LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (20E/55F) - The Midland Railway opened this depot in 1872 on the east side of Manningham Station. It consisted of a brick-built roundhouse. In January 1957 it was transferred from the Midland Region to the North Eastern Region but this made little difference to the locomotives that used it. In March 1959, the allocation was 25 engines, all of them ex-LMS types, 7 Class 3F/4F 0-6-0's, 6 Class 4MT/5F 2-6-0's, 10 tank engines for passenger duties, 1 Class 3F 'Jinty' 0-6-0 shunting tank and 1 Class 4P 'Compound' 4-4-0. By April 1965, this had been reduced to just 11 engines, 4 2-6-4T's and 7 2-6-0's. The depot closed in April 1967. Seen here in February 1967 is Ivatt LMS Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.43050, a Maningham loco at this time but withdrawn in September 1967 from 52F North Blyth.
  • BRADFORD MANNINGHAM LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (20E/55F) - The Midland Railway opened this depot in 1872 on the east side of Manningham Station. It consisted of a brick-built roundhouse. In January 1957 it was transferred from the Midland Region to the North Eastern Region but this made little difference to the locomotives that used it. In March 1959, the allocation was 25 engines, all of them ex-LMS types, 7 Class 3F/4F 0-6-0's, 6 Class 4MT/5F 2-6-0's, 10 tank engines for passenger duties, 1 Class 3F 'Jinty' 0-6-0 shunting tank and 1 Class 4P 'Compound' 4-4-0. By April 1965, this had been reduced to just 11 engines, 4 2-6-4T's and 7 2-6-0's. The depot closed in April 1967. Seen here in February 1967 is Ivatt LMS Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.43077, a Manningham loco, withdrawn from there in May 1967.
  • BRADFORD MANNINGHAM LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (20E/55F) - The Midland Railway opened this depot in 1872 on the east side of Manningham Station. It consisted of a brick-built roundhouse. In January 1957 it was transferred from the Midland Region to the North Eastern Region but this made little difference to the locomotives that used it. In March 1959, the allocation was 25 engines, all of them ex-LMS types, 7 Class 3F/4F 0-6-0's, 6 Class 4MT/5F 2-6-0's, 10 tank engines for passenger duties, 1 Class 3F 'Jinty' 0-6-0 shunting tank and 1 Class 4P 'Compound' 4-4-0. By April 1965, this had been reduced to just 11 engines, 4 2-6-4T's and 7 2-6-0's. The depot closed in April 1967. Seen here in February 1967 is Ivatt LMS Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.43084, a Manningham loco at this time but eventually withdrawn in September 1967 from 56F Low Moor.
  • BRADFORD MANNINGHAM LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (20E/55F) - The Midland Railway opened this depot in 1872 on the east side of Manningham Station. It consisted of a brick-built roundhouse. In January 1957 it was transferred from the Midland Region to the North Eastern Region but this made little difference to the locomotives that used it. In March 1959, the allocation was 25 engines, all of them ex-LMS types, 7 Class 3F/4F 0-6-0's, 6 Class 4MT/5F 2-6-0's, 10 tank engines for passenger duties, 1 Class 3F 'Jinty' 0-6-0 shunting tank and 1 Class 4P 'Compound' 4-4-0. By April 1965, this had been reduced to just 11 engines, 4 2-6-4T's and 7 2-6-0's. The depot closed in April 1967. Seen here in February 1967, already withdrawn, is Ivatt LMS Class 4MT 2-6-0 No.43051, a Manningham loco, withdrawn from there in January 1967.
  • BRADFORD MANNINGHAM LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (20E/55F) - The Midland Railway opened this depot in 1872 on the east side of Manningham Station. It consisted of a brick-built roundhouse. In January 1957 it was transferred from the Midland Region to the North Eastern Region but this made little difference to the locomotives that used it. In March 1959, the allocation was 25 engines, all of them ex-LMS types, 7 Class 3F/4F 0-6-0's, 6 Class 4MT/5F 2-6-0's, 10 tank engines for passenger duties, 1 Class 3F 'Jinty' 0-6-0 shunting tank and 1 Class 4P 'Compound' 4-4-0. By April 1965, this had been reduced to just 11 engines, 4 2-6-4T's and 7 2-6-0's. The depot closed in April 1967. Seen here in June 1953 is Johnson MR Class 3F 0-6-0 No.43351, a Manningham loco at this time but actually withdrawn from 12A Carlisle Kingmoor in December 1955.
  • BRADFORD MANNINGHAM LOCOMOTIVE DEPOT (20E/55F) - The Midland Railway opened this depot in 1872 on the east side of Manningham Station. It consisted of a brick-built roundhouse. In January 1957 it was transferred from the Midland Region to the North Eastern Region but this made little difference to the locomotives that used it. In March 1959, the allocation was 25 engines, all of them ex-LMS types, 7 Class 3F/4F 0-6-0's, 6 Class 4MT/5F 2-6-0's, 10 tank engines for passenger duties, 1 Class 3F 'Jinty' 0-6-0 shunting tank and 1 Class 4P 'Compound' 4-4-0. By April 1965, this had been reduced to just 11 engines, 4 2-6-4T's and 7 2-6-0's. The depot closed in April 1967. Seen here inside the roundhouse in April 1967, maybe after closure as they don't look very active, are Class 4MT 2-6-4T's Nos.42093, 42052 and 42072. 42093 was moved to 55E Normanton and survived until October 1967, 42052 was withdrawn from 55A Holbeck the next month and 42072 was withdrawn from 56F Low Moor on October 1967.
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