List of British Railways shed codes
A "shed plate" for depot 84A (Laira )
British Railways shed codes were used to identify the engine sheds that its locomotives and multiple units were allocated to for maintenance purposes. The former London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) alpha-numeric system was extended to cover all regions and used until replaced by alphabetic codes in 1973.
System of codes
The coding system had its origins in a reorganisation of locomotive operation and maintenance on the LMS in the 1933-35 period.[ 1] It grouped all sheds into districts with a main shed, given the district number followed by the letter A as its code, and subsidiary sheds with the same number followed by B, C, or D etc. Many sheds were also responsible for sub-sheds where day-to-day servicing could be carried out but which lacked the facilities for intermediate or heavy overhauls. The extension of the system to all regions was brought into use in 1950, each region being given a block of district numbers:
Many codes changed as districts were re-organised and as regional boundaries changed over the years. For example, the former LMS shed at Goole was initially 25C as part of the Wakefield District. In September 1956 the district was transferred to the North Eastern Region and split between districts 53, 55 and 56; Goole became 53E in the Hull District. This district was itself merged with the York District in January 1960 and so Goole was re-coded again to become 50D. The changes accelerated with the contraction of the railway network and modernisation, both of which reduced the number of locomotives in use. For example, the Inverness district had five sheds and seven sub-sheds in 1950 but these had been reduced to a single shed by 1967.[ 2]
On 6 May 1973 all the remaining depot codes were replaced by new two-letter codes . These no longer included any kind of district hierarchy, but were more suitable for use with the TOPS operating management computers.[ 2]
Locomotive allocations
An 82F (Bath S&D) plate on the smokebox of 9F 92212
Each steam locomotive was allocated to a particular shed and an oval, cast metal plate (usually 4+ 5 ⁄8 in × 7+ 1 ⁄2 in (120 mm × 190 mm))[ 3] with the depot code was bolted to the smokebox on the front of the locomotive. When a locomotive was reallocated to a different shed the plate was taken off and replaced with one from the new shed. Locomotives moved between a parent depot and its sub-sheds did not need this change as they shared the same code.
With the introduction of diesel and electric motive power the system of allocation became changed. Main line locomotives were capable of operating greater distances between servicing and, very often, depots only held the equipment and spare parts for servicing a limited range of locomotive classes. This resulted in them being allocated to a smaller number of depots and reallocations became less common. For instance, the 74 Western Region Class 52 diesel-hydraulics were only ever allocated to six depots and were eventually all based to just one (Laira ) rather than spread around more than 60 depots on the region, although they could often be found at many of these others.[ 4] This meant that many depots only had allocations of shunting locomotives, and some locomotives did not carry allocation plates. Those that did had them in a variety of positions: Class 42s on the underframe below the cab but near-identical Class 43s on the front next to the left buffer; after 1967 the code was generally painted on the bodywork near the cab door.[ 5]
On the London Midland Region, from June 1968 until 1973 main line diesel locomotives were given a divisional allocation in which locomotives were allocated to a nominal district, although in practice the locomotives received major attention at the principal depot in the Division. For example, locomotives in the D01 London (Western) Division were effectively based at principal depot Willesden . Other divisions were D02 Birmingham Division (Tyseley ), D05 Stoke-on-Trent Division (Crewe ), D08 Liverpool Division (Allerton ), D09 Manchester Division (Longsight ), D10 Preston Division (Lostock Hall ), D14 London (Midland) Division (Cricklewood Depot ), D16 Nottingham Division (Toton ).[ 6]
List of codes
London Midland Region
Code
Dates[ 2]
Shed
Comments
1 Willesden
1A
1950–1973
Willesden
Became WN
1B
1950–1966
Camden
1C
1950–1965
Watford
1D
1950–1963
Devons Road, Bow
Became 1J
1963–1973
Marylebone station
Previously 14F, became ME
1E
1952–1973
Bletchley Sub-sheds Aylesbury (to 1962), Cambridge (to ?), Leighton Buzzard (to 1962), Newport Pagnell (to 1955)
Became BY
1F
1963–1968
Rugby
Previously 2A
1G
1963–1965
Woodford Halse
Previously 2F
1H
1963–1965
Northampton
Previously 2E
1J
1963–1964
Devons Road, Bow
Previously 1D
2 Rugby
2A
1950–1963
Rugby Sub-sheds Market Harborough (to 1955), Seaton (to 1960)
Became 1F
1963–1973
Tyseley
Was 84E until 1963. Closed to steam 1967. Later TOPS code TS.
2B
1950–1950
Bletchley
Became 4A
1950–1963
Nuneaton
Previously 2D, became 5E
1963–1968
Wolverhampton Oxley
2C
1950–1950
Northampton
Became 4B
1950–1958
Warwick (Milverton)
Previously 2E
1963–1967
Stourbridge Junction
Was 84F until 1963. Closed to steam 1966
2D
1950–1950
Nuneaton
Became 2B
1950–1958
Coventry
Previously 2F
1963–1966
Banbury
Was 84C until 1963. Closed to steam 1966
2E
1950–1950
Warwick (Milverton)
Became 2C
1952–1963
Northampton Sub-shed Blisworth
Previously 4B, became 1H
1963–1973
Saltley
Became SY
2F
1950–1950
Coventry
Previously 2F
1955–1958
Market Harborough
Became 15F
1958–1963
Woodford Halse
Previously 2G, became 1G
1963–1973
Bescot
Previously 21B, became BS
2G
1958–1958
Woodford Halse
Previously 38E, became 2F
1963–1967
Rycroft, Walsall
Previously 21F
2H
1963–1967
Monument Lane
Previously 21E
2J
1963–1965
Aston
Previously 21D
2K
1963–1965
Wolverhampton Bushbury
Previously 21C
2L
1963–1965
Leamington Spa
Was 84D until 1963. Closed to steam 1965
2M
1963–1964
Wellington (Salop)
Was 84H until 1963. Closed to steam 1964
2P
1963–1964
Kidderminster
Was 84G until 1963. Closed to steam 1964
3 Bescot
3A
1950–1960
Bescot
Became 21B
3B
1950–1960
Bushbury
Became 21C
3C
1950–1960
Rycroft
Became 21F
3D
1950–1960
Aston
Became 21D
3E
1950–1960
Monument Lane Sub-sheds Albion (to ?), Tipton (to ?)
Became 21E
4 Bletchley (until 1952)
4A
1950–1952
Bletchley Sub-sheds Aylesbury, Cambridge , Leighton Buzzard, Newport Pagnell, Oxford (1950)
Previously 2B, became 1E
4B
1950–1952
Northampton Sub-shed Blisworth
Previously 2C, became 2E
5 Stoke Division (D05)
5A
1950–1965
Crewe North
1965–1973
Crewe Diesel Depot
Became CE, then CD
5B
1950–1967
Crewe South
5C
1950–1965
Stafford
5D
1950–1967
Stoke
5E
1950–1962
Alsager
1963–1966
Nuneaton
Previously 2B
5F
1950–1966
Uttoxeter
5H
1963–1965
WCML electric locomotive fleet
Code ACL used 1960–1963 and from 1966[ 2]
6 Chester
6A
1950–1973
Chester (Midland)
6B
1950–1966
Mold Junction
6C
1950–1963
Birkenhead Mollington Street
Became 8H
1963–1967
Croes Newydd Sub-sheds Bala (to 1965), Penmaenpool (to 1965)
Was 89B until 1963. Closed to steam 1967
6D
1950–1960
Chester (Northgate)
1963–1967
Shrewsbury
Was 89A until 1963. Closed to steam 1967
6E
1950–1958
Wrexham Rhosddu
Became 84K
1958–1960
Chester (WR)
Was 84K until 1958. Closed to steam 1960
1963–1965
Oswestry
Was 89D until 1963. Closed to steam 1965
6F
1950–1963
Bidston
1963–1966
Machynlleth Sub-sheds Aberystwyth (to 1965), Pwllhelli (to 1966)
Was 89C until 1963. Closed to steam 1966
1967–1973
Aberystwyth VoR
Became VR
6G
1952–1966
Llandudno Junction
Previously 7A
6H
1952–1965
Bangor
Previously 7B
6J
1952–1967
Holyhead
Previously 7C
6K
1952–1963
Rhyl Sub-shed Denbigh (to 1955)
Previously 7D
7 Llandudno Junction (until 1952)
7A
1950–1952
Llandudno Junction
Became 6G
7B
1950–1952
Bangor
Became 6H
7C
1950–1952
Holyhead
Became 6J
7D
1950–1952
Rhyl Sub-shed Denbigh
Became 6K
8 Liverpool Edge Hill
8A
1950–1968
Edge Hill (Liverpool)
Became sub-shed of 8J
8B
1950–1967
Warrington (Dallam) Sub-shed Warrington (Arpley) (to 1963)
8C
1950–1968
Speke Junction
8D
1950–1964
Widnes
Previously sub-shed of 13E
8E
1950–1958
Brunswick (Liverpool)
Previously 13E, became 27F
1958–1968
Northwich
Previously 9G
8F
1958–1973
Springs Branch (Wigan) Sub-shed Sutton Oak (1967–1969)
Previously 10A, became SP
8G
1950–1967
Sutton Oak
Became sub-shed of 8F
8H
1960–1963
Allerton
Became 8J
1963–1967
Birkenhead Mollington Street
Previously 6C, became BC
8J
1963–1973
Allerton
Previously 8H, became AN
8K
1963–1966
Bank Hall
Previously 27A
8L
1963–1967
Aintree
Previously 27B
8M
1963–1967
Southport
Previously 27C
8P
1963–1964
Wigan Central
Previously 27D
8R
1963–1963
Walton
Previously 27E
9 Manchester Longsight
9A
1950–1973
Longsight (Manchester)
Became LG (electric) and LO (diesel)
9B
1950–1968
Stockport (Edgeley)
9C
1958–1961
MacclesfieldSub-shed Reddish (1958–1963)
Previously sub-shed of 39A
1963–1973
Reddish Sub-shed Dinting
Previously sub-shed of 39A, became RS
9D
1950–1963
Buxton
Became 9L
1963–1973
Newton Heath
Previously 26A, became NH
9E
1950–1968
Trafford Park (Manchester)
Previously 13A, coded 17F 1957–58
9F
1950–1968
Heaton Mersey
Previously 13C, coded 17E 1957–58
9G
1950–1958
Northwich
Previously 13D, became 8E
1958–1965
GortonSub-shed Reddish (1958–1963)
Previously 9H
9H
1958–1958
GortonSub-shed Dinting (1958)
Previously 39A, became 9G
9J
1963–1966
Agecroft
Previously 26B
9K
1963–1968
Bolton
Previously 26C
9L
1963–1968
BuxtonSub-sheds Cromford (1963–1967), Middleton Top (1963–1967), Sheep Pasture (1963–1967)
Previously 9D
9M
1963–1965
Bury
Previously 26D
9P
1963–1964
Lees (Oldham)
Previously 26E
10 Wigan (until 1958) Carnforth (from 1963)
10A
1950–1958
Springs Branch (Wigan)
Became 8F
1963–1968
Carnforth
Previously 24L
10B
1950–1958
Preston
Became 24K
1963–1964
Blackpool CentralSub-shed Blackpool North
Previously 28A, became sub-shed of 10C
10C
1950–1958
Patricroft
Became 26F
1963–1968
Fleetwood
Previously 28B
10D
1950–1954
Plodder Lane
1955–1958
Sutton Oak
Previously 10E, became 8G
1963–1972
Lostock Hall (Preston)
Previously 24C
10E
1950–1955
Sutton Oak
Became 10D
10F
1950–1952
Lower Ince, Wigan
Previously 13G
1963–1968
Rose Grove
Previously 24B
10G
1963–1967
Skipton
Previously 23A
10H
1963–1967
Lower Darwen
Previously 24D
10J
1963–1966
Lancaster (Green Ayre)
Previously 24J
11 Carnforth / Barrow
11A
1950–1958
Carnforth
Became 24L
1958–1960
Barrow-in-Furness
Previously 11B, became 12E
11B
1950–1958
Barrow-in-Furness
Became 11A
1958–1969
Workington
Previously 12C, became 12F
11C
1950–1960
Oxenholme
Became 12G
11D
1950–1960
Tebay
Became 12H
11E
1951–1957
Lancaster (Green Ayre)
Previously 23C, became 24J
12 Carlisle
12A
1950–1958
Carlisle (Upperby)
Code 12B until 10 June 1950 and again from 1 February 1958
1958–1973
Carlisle (Kingmoor) Sub-shed Durran Hill (to 1959)
Previously 68A
12B
1950–1950
Carlisle (Upperby)
Became 12A 10 June 1950
1950–1951
Carlisle (Canal)
Became 68E
1955–1955
Penrith
Previously 12C, reopened as sub-shed 1958
1958–1968
Carlisle (Upperby) Sub-shed Penrith (1958–1962)
Previously 12A
12C
1950–1955
Penrith Sub-shed Silloth (to 1953)
Became 12B
1955–1958
Workington
Previously 12D, became 11B
1958–1963
Carlisle (Canal)
Previously 12D, became 12C
1963–1977
Barrow-in-Furness
Previously 12E
12D
1950–1955
Workington
Became 12C
1958–1958
Carlisle (Canal)
Previously 68E, became 12C
1958–1961
Kirkby Stephen
Previously 12E
1963–1968
Workington
Previously 12F
12E
1950–1954
Moor Row
1958–1958
Kirkby Stephen
Previously 51H, became 12D
1960–1963
Barrow-in-Furness
Previously 11, became 12C
1963–1968
Tebay
Previously 12H
13 Manchester Trafford Park (until 22 May 1950)
13A
1950–1950
Trafford Park
Became 9E
13B
1950–1950
Belle VueSub-shed Gowhole
Became 26G
13C
1950–1950
Heaton Mersey
Became 9F
13D
1950–1950
Northwich
Became 9G
13E
1950–1950
Brunswick (Liverpool)Sub-shed Widnes
Became 8E
13F
1950–1950
Walton
Became 27E
13G
1950–1950
Lower Ince, Wigan
Became 10F
14 Cricklewood
14A
1950–1963
Cricklewood
Became Cricklewood West (14B)
1963–1973
Cricklewood East
Became CD, later CW
14B
1950–1963
Kentish Town
1963–1967
Cricklewood West
Previously Cricklewood (14A)
14C
1950–1960
St Albans
1963–1971
Bedford
Previously 14E
14D
1950–1962
NeasdenSub-shed Marylebone station (to 1961)
14E
1958–1963
Bedford
Previously 15D, became 14C
14F
1961–1963
Marylebone
Previously sub-shed of 14D, became 1D
15 Wellingborough
15A
1950–1963
WellingboroughSub-shed Market Harborough (1963–1965)
Became 15B
1963–1973
Leicester (Midland)
Previously 15C, became LR
15B
1950–1963
Kettering
Became 15C
1963–1973
Wellingborough
Previously 15A, became WO
15C
1950–1963
Leicester (Midland) Sub-shed Market Harborough (from 1960)
Became 15A
1963–1965
Kettering
Previously 15B
15D
1950–1958
Bedford
Became 14E
1950–1963
Coalville
Previously 17C, became 15E
1963–1964
Leicester (Great Central)
Previously 15E
15E
1958–1963
Leicester (Great Central)
Previously 38C, became 15D
1963–1965
Coalville
Previously 15D
15F
1958–1960
Market Harborough
Previously 2F, became sub-shed of 15C
16 Nottingham (until 1963) Toton (from 1963)
16A
1950–1963
Nottingham (Midland) Sub-sheds Lincoln St Marks (to 1953), Southwell (to 1955)
Became 16D
1963–1973
Toton
Previously 18A, became TO
16B
1950–1950
Peterborough (Spital Bridge)
Became 35C
1955–1963
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Previously 16C, became 16E
1963–1966
Annesley
Previously 16D
1966–1970
Colwick
Previously 40E
16C
1950–1955
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Became 16B
1955–1960
Mansfield
Previously 16D
1963–1973
DerbySub-shed Rowsley (1964–1967)
Previously 17A, became DY
16D
1950–1955
Mansfield
Became 16C
1958–1963
Annesley
Previously 38B, became 16B
1963–1967
Nottingham
Previously 16A
16E
1963–1966
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Previously 16B
16F
1963–1973
Burton-on-Trent
Previously 17B, became BU
16G
1963–1966
Westhouses
Previously 18B
16H
1963–1964
HaslandSub-sheds Chesterfield (1963), Clay Cross Works (1963), Morton Colliery (1963), Williamsthorpe Colliery
Previously 18C
16J
1963–1964
Rowsley
Previously 17C, became sub-shed of 16C
17 Derby (until 9 September 1963)
17A
1950–1963
Derby
Became 16C
17B
1950–1963
Burton-on-TrentSub-sheds Horninglow (to 1960), Overseal (to ?)
Became 16F
17C
1950–1958
Coalville
Became 15D
1958–1963
RowsleySub-sheds Cromford (to 1960), Middleton Top (to ?), Sheep Pasture
Previously 17D, became 16J
17D
1950–1958
RowsleySub-sheds Cromford, Middleton Top, Sheep Pasture
17E
1957–1958
Heaton Mersey
Code 9F to January 1957 and from April 1958
17F
1957–1958
Trafford Park
Code 9E to January 1957 and from April 1958
18 Toton (until 9 September 1963)
18A
1950–1963
Toton
Became 16A
18B
1950–1963
Westhouses
Became 16G
18C
1950–1963
HaslandSub-sheds Chesterfield, Clay Cross Works, Morton Colliery, Williamsthorpe Colliery
Became 16H
18D
1950–1958
Barrow Hill (Staveley) Sub-sheds Sheepbridge, Staveley New Works, Staveley Old Works
Became 41E
19 Sheffield (until 1 February 1958)
19A
1950–1958
Sheffield Grimesthorpe
Became 41B
19B
1950–1958
Millhouses (Sheffield)
Became 41C
19C
1950–1958
Canklow
Became 41D
20 Leeds (until 3 February 1957)
20A
1950–1957
Leeds (Holbeck)
Became 55A
20B
1950–1957
Leeds (Stourton)
Became 55B
20C
1950–1957
Royston
Became 55D
20D
1950–1957
Normanton
Became 55E
20E
1950–1957
Bradford (Manningham) Sub-shed Ilkley
Became 55F
20F
1950–1950
SkiptonSub-shed Keighley
Code 23A 26 June 1950 to 7 October 1951, became 24G
20G
1950–1957
Hellifield
Code 23B 26 June 1950 to 7 October 1951, became 24H
20H
1950–1950
Lancaster (Green Ayre)
Became 23C
21 Saltley (until 9 September 1963)
21A
1950–1963
Saltley (Birmingham) Sub-sheds Camp Hill, Kingsbury, Water Orton, Stratford-upon-Avon (1953–1962)
Became 2C
21B
1950–1960
BournvilleSub-shed Redditch
21C
1950–1958
Bromsgrove
Became 85F
1960–1963
Bushbury
Previously 3B, became 2K
21D
1950–1953
Stratford-upon-AvonSub-shed Blisworth (to 7 July 1950)
Became sub-shed of 21A
1950–1973
Aston
Previously 3D, became 2J
21E
1960–1963
Monument Lane
Previously 3E, became 2H
21F
1950–1963
Ryecroft (Walsall)
Previously 3C, became 2G
22 Bristol (until 1 February 1958)
22A
1950–1958
Bristol (Barrow Road)
Became 82E
22B
1950–1958
Gloucester (Barnwood) Sub-sheds Dursley, Tewkesbury
Became 85E
23 Liverpool Bank Hall (until 10 June 1950) Skipton (24 June 1950 to 7 October 1951)
23A
1950–1950
Liverpool (Bank Hall)
Became 27A
1950–1951
Skipton
Code 20F until 24 June 1950 and from 7 October 1951
23B
1950–1950
Aintree
Became 27B
1950–1951
Hellifield
Code 20G until 24 June 1950 and from 7 October 1951
23C
1950–1950
Southport
Became 27C
1950–1951
Lancaster (Ayre Green)
Code 20H until 24 June 1950 and from 7 October 1951
23D
1950–1950
Wigan (L&Y)
Became 27D
24 Accrington (until 9 September 1963)
24A
1950–1963
Accrington
Became 10E
24B
1950–1963
Rose Grove
Became 10F
24C
1950–1963
Lostock Hall
Became 10D
24D
1950–1963
Lower Darwen
Became 10H
24E
1950–1963
Blackpool CentralSub-shed Blackpool North
Code 28A 10 June 1950 to 1 April 1952, became 10B
24F
1950–1963
Fleetwood
Code 28B 10 June 1960 to 1 April 1952, became 10C
24G
1957–1963
Skipton
Previously 20F, became 10G
24H
1957–1963
Hellifield
Previously 20G
24J
1957–1963
Lancaster (Green Ayre)
Previously 11E, became 10J
24K
1958–1961
Preston
Previously 10B
24L
1958–1963
Carnforth
Previously 11A, became 10A
25 Wakefield (until September 1956)
25A
1950–1956
Wakefield
Became 56A
25B
1950–1957
Huddersfield
Became 55G
25C
1950–1956
Goole
Became 53E
25D
1950–1956
Mirfield
Became 56D
25E
1950–1956
Sowerby Bridge
Became 56E
25F
1950–1956
Low Moor
Became 56F
25G
1950–1956
Farnley Junction
Became 55C
26 Newton Heath (until 9 September 1963)
26A
1950–1963
Newton Heath
Became 9D
26B
1950–1963
Agecroft
Became 9J
26C
1950–1963
Bolton
Became 9K
26D
1950–1963
Bury
Became 9M
26E
1950–1954
Bacup
1955–1963
Lees (Oldham)
Previously 26F, became 9P
26F
1950–1955
Lees (Oldham)
Became 26E
1955–1956
Belle Vue (Manchester)
Previously 13B, became 26G
1958–1963
Patricroft
Previously 10C, became 9H
26G
1950–1955
Belle Vue (Manchester)
Previously 13B, became 26F
27 Liverpool Bank Hall (10 June 1950 to 9 September 1963)
27A
1950–1963
Liverpool (Bank Hall)
Previously 23A, became 8K
27B
1950–1963
Aintree
Previously 23B, became 8L
27C
1950–1963
Southport
Previously 23C, became 8M
27D
1950–1963
Wigan (L&Y)
Previously 23D, became 8P
27E
1950–1963
Walton
Previously 13F, became 8R
27F
1950–1961
Brunswick (Liverpool)
Previously 8E
28 Blackpool (10 June 1950 to 1 April 1952)
28A
1950–1952
Blackpool CentralSub-shed Blackpool North
Code 24E until 10 June 1950 and from 1 April 1952
28B
1950–1952
Fleetwood
Code 24F until 10 June 1950 and from 1 April 1952
Eastern Region
Code
Dates[ 2]
Shed
Comments
30 Stratford
30A
1950–1973
Stratford Sub-sheds Bishops Stortford (1959–1960), Brentwood (to 1957), Canning Town (to ?), Chelmsford (to ?), Clacton (1959–1963), Colchester (1967–1968), Enfield (to 1960), Epping (to 1957), Hertford East (1960), Ilford, Palace Gates (to 1954), Spitalfields (to ?), Ware (to ?), Wood Street (to ?), Temple Mills (to 1964), Walton-on-the-Naze (1959–1963)
Became SX, later SF
30B
1950–1960
Hertford East Sub-sheds Buntingford (to 1959)
Became sub-shed of 30A
30C
1950–1959
Bishops Stortford
Became sub-shed of 30A in 1959
30D
1950–1956
Southend (Victoria)
Became sub-shed of 30A
30E
1950–1959
ColchesterSub-sheds Braintree (to ?), Clacton, Kelevedon (to 1951), Maldon (to ?), Walton-on-the-Naze
Reopened as sub-shed of 30A 1967
1968–1973
Colchester
Became CR
30F
1950–1967
Parkeston Quay
31 Cambridge
31A
1950–1973
Cambridge Sub-sheds Ely (to ?), Huntingdon East (to .1961), Saffron Walden (to 1958), Thaxted (to 1952)
Became CA
31B
1950–1973
March Sub-sheds King's Lynn (1960–1962), South Lynn (1960–c.1961), Wisbech (1952–?)
Became MC, later MR
31C
1950–1960
King's LynnSub-sheds Hunstanton (to 1958), South Lynn (1959–1960),Wisbech (to 1952)
Became sub-shed of 31B
31D
1950–1959
South Lynn
Became sub-shed of 31C
31E
1950–1959
Bury St Edmunds Sub-shed Sudbury
31F
1958–1960
Peterborough Spital Bridge
Previously 35C
32 Norwich
32A
1950–1973
Norwich Sub-sheds Cromer High (to 1954), Dereham (to 1955), Swaffham (to ?), Wells (to 1963), Wymondham (to ?), Yarmouth South Town (1959–1962)
Became NO, later NR
32B
1950–1968
Ipswich Sub-sheds Aldeburgh (to 1956), Felixstowe (to 1959), Framlingham (to 1952), Laxfield (to 1952), Stowmarket (to ?)
32C
1950–1962
Lowestoft
32D
1950–1959
Yarmouth South Town
Became sub-shed of 32A
32E
1950–1959
Yarmouth (Vauxhall)
32F
1950–1959
Yarmouth Beach
32G
1950–1959
Melton ConstableSub-sheds Cromer Beach, Norwich City
33 Plaistow
33A
1950–1959
PlaistowSub-sheds Upminster (to 1956)
Became sub-shed of 33B in 1959[ 18]
33B
1950–1962
TilburySub-sheds Plaistow (1959–1962)
33C
1950–1962
Shoeburyness
34 Kings Cross (1950–1973)
34A
1950–1963
Kings Cross
34B
1950–1961
Hornsey
Became sub-shed of 34G
34C
1950–1961
Hatfield
34D
1950–1973
Hitchin
Became HI
34E
1950–1958
Neasden Sub-sheds Aylesbury, Chesham
Became 14D
1958–1968
New England Sub-shed Spalding (to 1960)
Previously 35A
34F
1958–1963
Grantham
Previously 35B
34G
1960–1973
Finsbury Park Sub-shed Hornsey (1961–1971)
Became FP
35 Peterborough (until 1958)
35A
1950–1958
New England Sub-sheds Bourne (to 1953), Spalding, Stamford (to 1957)
Became 34E
35B
1950–1958
Grantham
Became 34F
35C
1950–1958
Peterborough Spital Bridge (was 16B 1949–1950)[ 18]
Previously 16B, Became 31F
36 Doncaster
36A
1950–1973
Doncaster
Became DR
36B
1950–1958
Mexborough Sub-shed Wath Electric Depot (from 1952)
Became 41F[ 18]
36C
1950–1973
Frodingham
Became FH
36D
1950–1958
Barnsley
Became 41G
36E
1950–1965
Retford Sub-shed Newark (to 1959)
37 Ardsley (until 1956)
37A
1950–1956
Ardsley
Became 56B
37B
1950–1956
Copley Hill
Became 56C
37C
1950–1956
Bradford (Hammerton Street)
Became 56G
38 Colwick (until 1958)
38A
1950–1958
Colwick Sub-shed Derby (to 1955)
Became 40E
38B
1950–1958
Annesley
Became 16D
38C
1950–1958
Leicester (GC ) Sub-shed Leicester (GN )
Became 15E
38D
1950–1958
Staveley (GC)
Became 41H
38E
1950–1958
Woodford Halse
Became 2G
39 Gorton (until 1958)
39A
1950–1958
Gorton Sub-sheds Hayfield (to ?), Macclesfield, Dinting
Became 9H
39B
1950–1955
Darnall (Sheffield)
Became 41A
40 Lincoln
40A
1950–1973
Lincoln
Became LN
40B
1950–1973
Immingham Sub-sheds New Holland and Grimsby to 1960s
Became IM
40C
1950–1956
Louth
40D
1950–1958
Tuxford
Became 41K
40E
1950–1958
Langwith Junction
became 41J
1958–1966
Colwick
Previously 38A, became 16B
40F
1950–1964
BostonSub-shed Sleaford (to ?)
41 Darnall
41A
1950–1964
Darnall (Sheffield)
Previously 39B, became 41B
1964–1973
Tinsley
Became TI
41B
1958–1964
Sheffield Grimesthorpe
Previously 19A
1964–1965
Darnall (Sheffield)
Previously 41B
41C
1958–1961
Sheffield (Millhouses)
Previously 19B
1963–1973
Wath
Previously sub-shed of 41F
41D
1958–1965
Canklow
Previously 19C
41E
1958–1965
Staveley (Barrow Hill) Sub-sheds Sheepbridge, Staveley New Works, Staveley Old Works
Previously 18D
41F
1958–1964
Mexborough Sub-shed Wath Electric Depot (1958–1963)
Previously 36B
41G
1958–1963
Barnsley
Previously 36D
41H
1958–1965
Staveley (G.C. )
Previously 38D
41J
1958–1966
Langwith Junction
Previously 40E
1966–1973
Shirebrook West
Became SB
41K
1958–1959
Tuxford
Previously 40D
North Eastern Region
The North Eastern became part of an enlarged Eastern Region in 1967, however the shed codes remained unchanged.
Code
Dates[ 2]
Shed
Comments
50 York
50A
1950–1967
York
Became 55B
50B
1950–1960
Neville Hill Sub-shed Ilkley (to 1959)
Became 55H
1960–1970
Dairycoates (Hull) Also used for Hull (Alexandra Dock) until closed in 1963.
Previously 53A and 53B.
50C
1950–1959
Selby
1960–1973
Hull (Botanic Gardens)
Was 53B. Became BG
50D
1950–1959
StarbeckSub-shed Pateley Bridge (to 1951)
1960–1973
Goole
50E
1950–1963
Scarborough
50F
1950–1963
MaltonSub-shed Pickering (to 1959)
50G
1950–1959
Whitby
51 Darlington
51A
1950–1973
Darlington Sub-shed Middleton-in-Teesdale (to 1957)
Became DN
51B
1950–1958
Newport
51C
1950–1967
West Hartlepool
51D
1950–1958
MiddlesbroughSub-shed Guisborough (to 1954)
51E
1950–1959
Stockton
51F
1950–1965
West AucklandSub-shed Wearhead (to 1954)
51G
1950–1959
Haverton Hill
51H
1950–1958
Kirkby Stephen
Became 12E
51J
1950–1963
NorthallertonSub-shed Leyburn (to 1954)
51K
1950–1958
Saltburn
51L
1958–1973
Thornaby
Became TE
52 Gateshead
52A
1950–1973
Gateshead Sub-sheds Bowes Bridge (to 1962), Heaton (1963–1967), North Blyth (1967)
Became GD
52B
1950–1963
Heaton
Became sub-shed of 52A
52C
1950–1965
BlaydonSub-sheds Alston (to 1959), Hexham (to 1959), Reedsmouth (to 1952)
52D
1950–1969
TweedmouthSub-shed Alnmouth (to 1966)
52E
1950–1966
Percy Main
52F
1950–1967
North BlythSub-sheds Rothbury (to 1952), South Blyth (1967)
Became sub-shed of 52A
52G
1958–1967
Sunderland Sub-shed Durham (1958)
Previously 54A
52H
1958–1967
Tyne Dock
Previously 54B
52J
1958–1959
Borough Gardens
Previously 54C
1964–1973
South Gosforth
Became GF
52K
1958–1965
Consett
53 Hull (until 1960)
53A
1950–1960
Hull (Dairycoates)
Became 50B
53B
1950–1960
Hull (Botanic Gardens)
Became 50C
53C
1950–1960
Hull (Alexandra Dock)
Included Springhead until 1958
53D
1950–1958
Bridlington
53E
1950–1951
Cudworth
1956–1960
Goole
Previously 25C, became 50D
Sunderland (until 1958)
54A
1950–1958
Sunderland Sub-shed Durham
Became 52G
54B
1950–1958
Tyne DockSub-shed Pelton Level (to ?)
Became 52H
54C
1950–1958
Borough Gardens
Became 52J
54D
1950–1958
Consett
Became 52K
Leeds Holbeck (from 1957)
55A
1957–1973
Leeds (Holbeck) Sub-shed Stourton (1967–c.1972)
Previously 20A, became HO
55B
1957–1967
Stourton
Became sub-shed of 55A
1967–1973
York
Previously 50A, became YK
55C
1956–1966
Farnley Junction
Previously 25G
1967–1973
Healey Mills
Previously 56B, became HM
55D
1957–1971
Royston
Previously 20C
55E
1957–1967
Normanton
Previously 20D
55F
1957–1967
Manningham (Bradford)
Previously 20E
1967–1973
Hammerton Street (Bradford)
Previously 56G, became HS
55G
1957–1967
Huddersfield
Previously 25B
1967–1973
Knottingley
Previously 56A, became KY
56 Wakefield/Knottingley (from 1956)
56A
1956–1967
Wakefield
Previously 25A
1967–1967
Knottingley
Became 55G
56B
1956–1965
Ardsley
Previously 37A
1966–1967
Healey Mills
Became 55C
56C
1956–1964
Copley Hill
Previously 37B
56D
1956–1967
Mirfield
Previously 25D
56E
1956–1964
Sowerby Bridge
Previously 25E
56F
1956–1967
Low Moor
Previously 25F, became 55J
56G
1956–1958
Hammerton Street (Bradford)
Previously 37C, became 55F
Scottish Region
Code
Dates[ 2]
Shed
Comments
60 Inverness
60A
1950–1973
Inverness Sub-sheds Dingwall (to 1962), Fortrose (to 1951), Kyle of Lochalsh (to 1962)
Became IS
60B
1950–1966
AviemoreSub-shed , Boat of Garten
Now used by the Strathspey Railway
60C
1950–1964
HelmsdaleSub-sheds , Dornoch (to 1960), Tain (to 1959)
60D
1950–1962
WickSub-shed , Thurso
60E
1950–1964
Forres
61 Aberdeen
61A
1950–1967
Kittybrewster (Aberdeen) Sub-sheds Alford (to ?), Ballater (to 1966), Fraserburgh (to 1965), Macduff (to 1951), Peterhead (to 1965)
61B
1950–1966
Aberdeen (Ferryhill)
Became AB
61C
1950–1966
KeithSub-sheds Banff (to 1964), Elgin
62 Thornton Junction
62A
1950–1969
Thornton JunctionSub-sheds , Anstruther (to 1960), Burntisland (to ?), Ladybank, Methil (to ?)
62B
1950–1967
Dundee Tay BridgeSub-sheds , Arbroath (to 1959), Dundee West (to 1963), Montrose (to ?), St. Andrews (to 1960), Tayport (to 1951)
1967–1973
Dundee
Former Dundee West reopened, became DE
62C
1950–1966
DunfermlineSub-sheds , Alloa (to 1967), Inverkeithing (to ?), Kelty (to c.1955), Loch Leven (to 1951)
Became DT
63 Perth
63A
1950–1969
PerthSub-sheds Aberfeldy (to 1965), Blair Atholl (to 1965), Crieff (to 1958), Forfar (1959–1964)
63B
1950–1960
StirlingSub-sheds Killin, Stirling Shore Road
Became 65J
1960–1970
Fort WilliamSub-shed Mallaig (to 1961)
Previously 65J, became 65H
63C
1950–1959
ForfarSub-shed Brechin, Ballaculish
Became sub-shed of 63A
1959–1963
ObanSub-shed Ballachulish
Previously 63D
63D
1950–1955
Fort William
Became 65J
1955–1959
ObanSub-shed Ballachulish
Previously 63E, became 63C
63E
1950–1955
ObanSub-shed Ballachulish
Became 63D
64 St. Margarets/Millerhill
64A
1950–1967
St. Margarets (Edinburgh) Sub-sheds Dunbar (to 1963), Galashiels (to c.1962), Hardengreen (to ?), Leith Central (1955 to 1959), Longniddry (to ?), North Berwick (to 1958), Peebles (to 1955), Penicuik (to 1951), Polton (to 1951), Seafield (to 1962), South Leith (to 1955)
1967–1973
Millerhill
Became MH
64B
1950–1973
Haymarket
Became HA
64C
1950–1965
Dalry Road
64D
1950–1960
Carstairs
Became 66E
64E
1950–1960
PolmontSub-shed Kinneil
Became 65K
64F
1950–1966
Bathgate
64G
1950–1966
HawickSub-sheds Jedburgh (1950), Kelso (to 1955), Riccarton (to 1958), St. Boswells (to 1959)
64H
1959–1972
Leith Central
Previously sub-shed of 64A
65 Eastfield
65A
1950–1973
Eastfield (Glasgow)Sub-sheds Aberfoyle (to 1951), Helensburgh (1960–1961), Kilsyth (to 1951), Kipps (1962), Lennoxtown (to 1951), Motherwell (from 1972), Parkhead (1962) Polmadie (from 1972)
Became ED
65B
1950–1966
St. Rollox
65C
1950–1962
Parkhead
Became sub-shed of 65A
65D
1950–1964
DawsholmSub-sheds Dumbarton, Stobcross (1950)
65E
1950–1962
Kipps
Became sub-shed of 65A
65F
1950–1973
Grangemouth
Became GM
65G
1950–1964
Yoker
65H
1950–1960
HelensburghSub-shed Arrochar (to c.1959)
Became sub-shed of 65A
1970–1973
Fort William
Previously 63B, became FW
65I
1950–1961
Balloch
65J
1950–1960
Fort WilliamSub-shed Mallaig
Previously 63D, became 63B
65K
1960–1964
Polmont
Previously 64E
66 Polmadie
66A
1950–1972
PolmadieSub-sheds Motherwell (from 1967), Paisley (to ?)
Became sub-shed of 65A, later PO
66B
1950–1963
Motherwell Sub-shed Morningside (to 1954)
Became sub-shed of 66A
66C
1950–1973
Hamilton
Became HN
66D
1950–1966
Greenock (Ladyburn) Sub-shed Princes Pier (to 1959)
66E
1960–1963
Carstairs
Previously 64D, reopened 1966–1967 then became a stabling point
66F
1962–1967
Beattock
Previously 68D
67 Corkerhill
67A
1950–1973
Corkerhill
Became CK
67B
1950–1966
HurlfordSub-sheds Beith (to ?), Muirkirk (to 1964)
67C
1950–1973
Ayr
Became AY
67D
1950–1973
Ardrossan
67E
1962–1966
Dumfries
Previously 68B
67F
1962–1968
Stranraer
Previously 68C
68 Carlisle Kingmoor
68A
1950–1966
Carlisle (Kingmoor) Sub-shed Durran Hill
Became 12A
68B
1950–1962
DumfriesSub-shed Kirkcudbright (to 1955)
Became 67E
68C
1950–1962
StranraerSub-shed Newton Stewart (to 1959)
Became 67F
68D
1950–1962
BeattockSub-shed Lockerbie (to 1951)
Became 66F
68E
1951–1958
Carlisle Canal
Previously 12B, became 12D
Southern Region
Code
Dates[ 2]
Shed
Comments
70 Nine Elms
70A
1950–1967
Nine Elms
70B
1950–1970
Feltham
70C
1950–1967
Guildford Sub-shed Reading S.R. (1962–1964)
70D
1950–1963
Basingstoke
1963–1973
Eastleigh Sub-sheds Fratton , Lymington (to 1967), Southampton Docks (from 1966)
Previously 71A, became EH
70E
1950–1962
Reading (SR)
Became sub-shed of 70C
1962–1967
Salisbury
Previously 72B
70F
1954–1959
Fratton
Became sub-shed of 71A, later FR
1963–1973
Bournemouth
Previously 71B, became BM
70G
1954–1957
Newport (I.O.W. )
Previously 71E
1963–1967
Weymouth
Was 82F until 1963. Closed to steam 1967
70H
1954–1973
Ryde (I.O.W.)
Became RY
70I
1950–1966
Southampton Docks
Previously 71I, became sub-shed of 70D
71 Eastleigh (until 30 September 1963)
71A
1950–1966
Eastleigh Sub-sheds Andover Junction (to 1957), Fratton (from 1959), Lymington (to 1967), Southampton Terminus (to 1967), Winchester (to 1969)
Became 70D
71B
1950–1963
Bournemouth Sub-sheds Dorchester (1955–1957), Hamworthy Junction (to 1954), Swanage (to 1966)
Became 70F
71C
1950–1955
Dorchester
Became sub-shed of 71B
71D
1950–1954
Fratton Sub-sheds Gosport (to 1953)
Became 70F
71E
1950–1954
Newport (I.O.W.)
Became 70G
71F
1950–1954
Ryde (I.O.W.)
Became 70H
71G
1950–1958
Bath (S&D ) Sub-sheds Branksome , Radstock
Became 82F
1958–1963
Weymouth
Was 82F until 1958, became 70G in 1963
71H
1950–1958
Templecombe (S&D) Sub-sheds Highbridge (to c.1955)
Became 82G
1958–1959
Yeovil Pen Mill
Previously 82E. Closed to steam 1959
71I
1950–1963
Southampton Docks
Became 70I
71J
c.1955–1958
Highbridge
Became sub-shed of 82F
72 Exmouth Junction
72A
1950–1963
Exmouth Junction Sub-sheds Bude , Exmouth , Launceston (to c.1958), Lyme Regis , Okehampton (to c.1961), Seaton (to 1963.
Became 83D
72B
1950–1962
Salisbury
Became 70E
72C
1950–1963
Yeovil
Became 83E
72D
1950–1958
Plymouth Friary Sub-shed Callington
Became 83H
72E
1950–1963
Barnstaple Sub-sheds Ilfracombe , Torrington (to 1959)
Became 83F
72F
1950–1963
Wadebridge
Became 84E
73 Stewarts Lane/Hither Green
73A
1950–1962
Stewarts Lane
Became 75D
73B
1950–1962
Bricklayers Arms Sub-sheds New Cross Gate (to 1952)
73C
1950–1973
Hither Green Sub-shed Redhill (1965–?)
Became HG
73D
1950–1959
Gillingham
Became sub-shed of 73J
1963–1973
St Leonards
Became SE
73E
1950–1964
Faversham
73F
1958–1973
Ashford Sub-shed Ramsgate (locomotives, 1959–1960), St Leonards (to 1963?), Tonbridge (1962–1965)
Became AF
73G
1958–1973
Ramsgate
Previously 74B. EMUs only from 1959, became RM
73H
1958–1961
Dover Sub-sheds Folkestone (to 1961)
Previously 74C
73J
1958–1965
Tonbridge Sub-sheds Gillingham (1959–1960)
Became sub-shed of 73F
74 Ashford (until 13 October 1958)
74A
1950–1958
Ashford Sub-sheds Canterbury West (to 1955), Rolvenden (to 1954), St Leonards (1958)
Became 73F
74B
1950–1958
Ramsgate
Became 73G
74C
1950–1958
Dover Sub-sheds Folkestone
Became 73H
74D
1950–1958
Tonbridge
Became 73J
74E
1950–1958
St Leonards
Became sub-shed of 74A
75 Brighton
75A
1950–1973
Brighton Sub-sheds Eastbourne (1952–1965), Horsham (1959–1964), Newhaven (to 1955), Three Bridges (1964–1965), Tunbridge Wells West (1963–1965)
Became BI
75B
1950–1965
Redhill Sub-sheds Tunbridge Wells West (1965)
Became sub-shed of 73C
75C
1950–1966
Norwood Junction
1966–1973
Selhurst
Became SU
75D
1950–1959
Horsham
Became sub-shed of 75A
1962–1973
Stewarts Lane
Previously 73A, became SL
75E
1950–1964
Three Bridges
Became sub-shed of 75A
75F
1950–1963
Tunbridge Wells West
Became sub-shed of 75A, later 75B and finally shed TW under TOPS . Now used by Spa Valley Railway
75G
1950–1952
Eastbourne
Became sub-shed of 75A
Western Region
Code
Dates[ 2]
Shed
TOPS code
Comments
81 London
81A
1949–1973
Old Oak Common Sub-shed Southall (1968–1973)
OC
Closed to steam 1965
81B
1949–1964
Slough Sub-sheds Aylesbury (1950), Marlow (to 1962), Watlington (to 1957)
Closed to steam 1964
81C
1949–1968
SouthallSub-shed Staines (to 1952)
Closed to steam 1965
81D
1949–1973
Reading Sub-sheds Basingstoke WR (1950), Henley-on-Thames (to 1958)
RG
Closed to steam 1965
81E
1949–1965
Didcot Sub-sheds Newbury (to ?), Wallingford (to 1956), Winchester Chesil (to 1953)
Closed to steam 1965
81F
1949–1973
OxfordSub-sheds Abingdon (to 1954), Fairford (to 1962)
OX
Closed to steam 1966
82 Bristol
82A
1949–1973
Bristol, Bath Road Sub-sheds Bath (to 1961), Taunton (from 1968), Wells (to 1963), Westbury (from 1968), Weston-super-Mare (to 1960), Yatton (to 1960)
BR
Closed to steam 1960
82B
1949–1964
St Philips Marsh
PM
Closed to steam 1964
82C
1949–1973
SwindonSub-sheds Andover Junction (to 1952), Chippenham (to 1964), Malmesbury (to 1951), Marlborough (to 1961), Faringdon (to 1951)
SW
Closed to steam 1965
82D
1949–1963
WestburySub-sheds Frome, Salisbury WR (1950)
Became 83C in 1963.
82E
1950–1958
Yeovil Pen Mill
Became 71H in 1958
1958–1965
Bristol, Barrow Road
Previously 22A
82F
1949–1958
Weymouth Sub-shed Bridport
Became 71G in 1958
1958–1966
Bath S&DSub-sheds Branksome (to 1963), Highbridge (1958), Radstock
Previously 71G
82G
1958–1963
Templecombe
Previously 71H, became 83G
83 Newton Abbot
83A
1949–1973
Newton Abbot Sub –sheds Ashburton (to 1958), Kingsbridge (to 1961), Tiverton Junction (1963–1964)
NA
Closed to steam 1963
83B
1949–1968
TauntonSub -sheds Barnstaple Town (to 1951), Bridgwater (to 1960), Minehead (to 1956)
Closed to steam 1964
83C
1949–1963
Exeter Sub-sheds Tiverton Junction
EX
Closed to steam 1963
1963–1968
Westbury
WY
Closed to steam 1965
83D
1949–1963
Plymouth, Laira Sub-sheds Launceston (1958–1962), Plymouth Docks (to c.1951), Princetown (to 1956)
Became 84A in 1963
1963–1967
Exmouth Junction Sub-sheds Bude (to 1964), Callington (1963), Exmouth (1963), Lyme Regis (1963), Seaton (1963)
Previously 72A
83E
1949–1963
St Blazey Sub-sheds (to 1962), Looe (to ?), Moorswater (to 1960)
Became 84B in 1962
1963–1965
Yeovil Town
Previously 72C
83F
1949–1963
Truro
Became 84C Closed to steam 1962
1963–1964
Barnstaple JunctionSub-shed Ilfracombe
Previously 72E
83G
1950–1963
Penzance Sub-sheds Helston, St Ives (to 1961)
PZ
Became 84D. Closed to steam 1962
1963–1966
Templecombe
Previously 82G
83H
1958–1963
Plymouth FriarySub-shed Callington
Previously 72D
84 Wolverhampton (until 1963) Plymouth (from 1963)
84A
1949–1963
Wolverhampton, Stafford Road
Closed to steam 1963
1963–1973
Plymouth, Laira
LA
Was 83D until 1963. Closed to steam 1964
84B
1949–1963
Wolverhampton, Oxley
Became 2B in 1963.
1963–1973
St Blazey
BZ
Was 83E until 1962. Closed to steam 1962
84C
1949–1963
Banbury
Became 2D in 1963.
1963–1965
Truro
Previously 83F
84D
1949–1963
Leamington Spa
Became 2L in 1963
1963–1973
Penzance Sub-shed Helston (1963)
PZ
Previously 83G
84E
1950–1963
Tyseley
TS
Became 2A in 1963
84F
1949–1963
Stourbridge Junction
Became 2C in 1963.
84G
1949–1961
ShrewsburySub-sheds Builth Road, Clee Hill (to 1960), Coalport, Craven Arms, Knighton, Ludlow (to 1951)
Was 4A until 1949. Became 89A in 1960.
1961–1963
KidderminsterSub-shed Cleobury Mortimer (to 1962)
Was 85D until 1960, became 2P in 1963.
84H
1949–1963
Wellington (Salop)Sub-sheds Crewe Gresty Lane, Much Wenlock (to 1951)
Became 2M in 1963.
84J
1949–1960
Croes Newydd Sub-sheds Bala, Penmaenpool, Trawsfynydd
Became 89B in 1960.
84K
1949–1958
Chester
CH
Became 6E in 1958.
1958–1960
Wrexham Rhosddu
Previously 6E
85 Worcester
85A
1949–1973
WorcesterSub-sheds Evesham (to 1963), Hartlebury (to ?), Honeybourne (to 1965), Kingham (to 1962), Ledbury (1961–1964), Moreton in Marsh (to ?)
WS
Closed to steam 1965
85B
1949–1973
Gloucester, Horton Road Sub-sheds Brimscombe (to 1963), Chalford (to 1951), Cheltenham Malvern Road (to 1963), Cirencester (to 1964), Lydney (to 1964), Tetbury (to 1964)
GL
Closed to steam 1965
85C
1949–1960
HerefordSub-sheds Kington (to 1951), Ledbury, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye
Became 86C in 1960.
1961–1964
Gloucester, BarnwoodSub-sheds Dursley (to 1962), Tewkesbury (to 1962)
Previously 85E
85D
1949–1960
KidderminsterSub-shed Cleobury Mortimer
Became 84G in 1960.
1961–1964
BromsgroveSub-shed Redditch
Previously 85F
85E
1958–1961
Gloucester, BarnwoodSub-sheds Dursley, Tewkesbury
Previously 22B, became 85C
85F
1958–1961
BromsgroveSub-shed Redditch
Previously 21C, became 85D
86 Newport / Cardiff
86A
1949–1963
Newport, Ebbw Junction
Became 86B in 1963
1963–1973
Cardiff Canton
CF
Previously 86C
86B
1949–1963
Newport Pill
Closed to steam 1963
1963–1973
Newport, Ebbw Junction
EJ
Was 86A until 1960. Closed to steam 1965
86C
1949–1960
Cardiff, Canton
Became 88A in 1960.
1960–1964
Hereford
Was 85C until 1960. Closed to steam 1964
86D
1949–1960
Llantrisant
Became 88G in 1960.
86E
1949–1968
Severn Tunnel Junction
ST
Closed to steam 1965
86F
1949–1960
TonduSub-shed Bridgend (1950)
Became 88H in 1960.
1960–1964
Aberbeeg
Was 86H until 1960. Closed to steam 1964
86G
1949–1967
Pontypool RoadSub-sheds Abergavenny (1954–1958), Branches Fork (to 1952), Pontrilas (to 1953)
Closed to steam 1965
86H
1949–1961
Aberbeeg
Became 86F in 1960.
86J
1949–1961
Aberdare
Became 88J in 1960.
86K
1950–1954
AbergavennySub-shed Tredegar
1954–1960
Tredegar
87 Neath / Swansea
87A
1949–1965
Neath, Court SartSub-sheds Glyn Neath (to 1964), Neath, Bridge Street (to 1964)
Closed to steam 1965
1969–1973
Swansea, Landore
LE
Previously 87E
87B
1949–1964
Port Talbot, Duffryn Yard
Closed to steam 1964
1964–1973
Margam
MG
87C
1949–1964
Swansea, Danygraig
Closed to steam 1960
87D
1949–1964
Swansea, East DockSub-sheds Gurnos (1959–1962), Upper Bank (1959–1962)
Closed to steam 1964
87E
1949–1969
Swansea, Landore
LE
Became 87A[citation needed ] . Closed to steam 1961
87F
1949–1965
LlanellySub-sheds Burry Port (to 1962), Llandovery (1959–1964), Pantyffynon (to 1964)
Closed to steam 1965
87G
1949–1964
CarmarthenSub-shed Newcastle Emlyn (to 1952)
Closed to steam 1964
87H
1949–1963
NeylandSub-sheds Cardigan (to 1962), Milford Haven (to 1962), Pembroke Dock, Whitland
Closed to steam 1963
1963–1969
Whitland
Became 87H on closure of Neyland shed in September 1963. Closed to steam December 1963
87J
1949–1963
Fishguard Goodwick
Closed to steam 1963
87K
1950–1959
Swansea, VictoriaSub-sheds Gurnos, Llandovery, Upper Bank (1950–1957)
88 Cardiff
88A
1950–1957
Cardiff (Cathays) Sub-shed Radyr
1957–1960
Radyr Sub-shed Cardiff Cathays
Became 88B in 1960.
1960–1962
Cardiff CantonSub-shed Cardiff East Dock (1961–1962)
CF
Was 86C until 1960. Closed to steam 1965 Became 86A[citation needed ]
1963–1965
Cardiff East Dock
Was 88L until 1963.Closed to steam 1965
88B
1949–1958
Cardiff East Dock
Was a sub-shed of 88A(Cardiff Canton) from 1958 until it became 88L in 1962.
1961–1962
Cardiff Cathays Sub-shed Radyr
Was 88A until 1960. Closed to steam 1965 Became 88M[citation needed ]
1962–1968
Radyr
88C
1949–1964
Barry
Closed to steam 1964
88D
1949–1964
Merthyr Tydfil Sub-sheds Dowlais Cae Harris, Dowlais Central (to 1960), Rhymney
Closed to steam 1964
1964–1965
Rhymney
Previously a sub-shed of 88D Merthyr Tydfil. Closed to steam 1965
88E
1949–1964
Abercynon
Closed to steam 1964
88F
1949–1967
TreherbertSub-sheds Ferndale (to 1964), Pwllyrhebog (to 1951)
Closed to steam 1965
88G
1960–1964
Llantrisant
Was 86B until 1960. Closed to steam 1964
88H
1961–1964
Tondu
Was 86F until 1960. Closed to steam 1964
88J
1961–1965
Aberdare
Was 86J until 1960. Closed to steam 1965
88K
1961–1962
Brecon
Was 89B until 1961. The shed never received any allocation of locomotives as 88K and closed to steam 1962
88L
1962–1963
Cardiff East Dock
Previously 88B and then a sub-shed of 88A. Became 88A in 1963.
88M
1962–1964
Cardiff Cathays
Previously 88B
89 Oswestry (until 1963)
89A
1949–1960
OswestrySub-sheds Llanfylin (to 1952), Llanidloes (to 1962), Moat Lane (to 1962)
Became 89D in 1960.
1960–1963
Shrewsbury
Was 84G until 1960, became 6D in 1963.
89B
1949–1961
Brecon Sub-shed Builth Wells (to 1957)
Became 88K in 1961.
1960–1963
Croes Newydd
Was 84J until 1960, became 6C in 1963.
89C
1949–1963
Machynlleth Sub-sheds Aberayron (to 1962), Aberystwyth , Aberystwyth VoR (to ?), Portmadoc, Pwllheli
Became 6F in 1963.
89D
1960–1963
Oswestry
Was 89A until 1960, became 6E in 1963.
See also
References
^ Whitehouse, Patrick; Thomas, David St John (1987). LMS 150: The London Midland and Scottish Railway - A Century and a Half of Progress . Newton Abbot: David & Charles . p. 162. ISBN 0-7153-8740-5 . 01LO49.
^ a b c d e f g h i Harris, Roger (1985). The Allocation History of BR Diesels and Electrics (2nd ed.). Bromsgrove: Roger Harris.
^ Cooke, B.W.C., ed. (March 1959). "British Railways Motive Power Depots". The Railway Magazine . Vol. 105, no. 695. p. 204.
^ Reed, Brian (1975). Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotives of the Western Region . Newton Abbot: David and Charles. ISBN 0-7153-6769-2 .
^ Jennison, John (2009). The Book of the Warships . Clophill: Irwell Press. p. 99. ISBN 978-1906919115 .
^ Ian Allan Locoshed Book 1969
^ a b c Bolger, Paul (1982). BR Steam Motive Power depots ER . Shepperton: Ian Allan. ISBN 0-7110-1193-1 .
Sources
Bolger, Paul (1993). BR Steam Motive Power Depots: WR (3rd ed.). Shepperton: Ian Allan. ISBN 0-7110-1311-X .
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