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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 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.
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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 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 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 This loco was withdrawn in November 1960.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!
  • 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 September 1957 is Class D1/3 Ruston & Hornsby 0-4-0 DM Shunter No.11508. In April 1958 it was renumbered to D2958 and withdrawn in January 1968 from Stratford TMD. It is seen with Class 04 No.11132, later D2226, another Class that was not a great success.
  • 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 is Brush Class 31 Type 2 A1A-A1A DE No.31007, withdrawn in November 1976 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 is Class 04 Drewry 0-6-0DM Shunter No.D2239, withdrawn in September 1971 from Selhurst TMD, then sold to NCB Dodworth Colliery, Barnsley. Withdrawn early, these were not necessarily bad engines but British Railways massively overbuilt small shunting under the Modernisation Plan and by the late '60's/early '70's the work they had been built for had largely disappeared and they weren't powerful enough to handle modern goods trains. Hundreds of then were sold to industrial enterprises, especially the NCB, where they put in many more years of good work and many survived to be preserved.
  • 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 is Class 20 EE Type 1 Bo-Bo DE No.D8056. This loco became 20056 under TOPS and was based at Stratford between 1968 and 1971. 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. This loco was preserved on withdrawal and is currently in store having been used a shunter at Scunthorpe Steelworks.
  • 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 is Class 47 Brush Type 4 Co-Co DE No.D1560. It became 47 444 under TOPS and was withdrawn in November 1990.
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