List of British Railways shed codes
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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
[edit]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:
- 1 – 28 London Midland Region
- 30 – 41 Eastern Region
- 50 – 56 North Eastern Region
- 60 – 68 Scottish Region
- 70 – 75 Southern Region
- 81 – 89 Western Region
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
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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
[edit]London Midland Region
[edit]Code | Dates[2] | Shed | Comments |
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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.[7] 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[8] | |
2D | 1950–1950 | Nuneaton | Became 2B |
1950–1958 | Coventry | Previously 2F | |
1963–1966 | Banbury | Was 84C until 1963. Closed to steam 1966[9] | |
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[10] |
2M | 1963–1964 | Wellington (Salop) | Was 84H until 1963. Closed to steam 1964[11] |
2P | 1963–1964 | Kidderminster | Was 84G until 1963. Closed to steam 1964[12] |
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[13] | |
6D | 1950–1960 | Chester (Northgate) | |
1963–1967 | Shrewsbury | Was 89A until 1963. Closed to steam 1967[14] | |
6E | 1950–1958 | Wrexham Rhosddu | Became 84K |
1958–1960 | Chester (WR) | Was 84K until 1958. Closed to steam 1960[15] | |
1963–1965 | Oswestry | Was 89D until 1963. Closed to steam 1965[16] | |
6F | 1950–1963 | Bidston | |
1963–1966 | Machynlleth Sub-sheds Aberystwyth (to 1965), Pwllhelli (to 1966) |
Was 89C until 1963. Closed to steam 1966[17] | |
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) |
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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 | Macclesfield Sub-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 | Gorton Sub-shed Reddish (1958–1963) |
Previously 9H | |
9H | 1958–1958 | Gorton Sub-shed Dinting (1958) |
Previously 39A, became 9G |
9J | 1963–1966 | Agecroft | Previously 26B |
9K | 1963–1968 | Bolton | Previously 26C |
9L | 1963–1968 | Buxton Sub-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 Central Sub-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 Vue Sub-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 | Neasden Sub-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 | Wellingborough Sub-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 | Derby Sub-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 | Hasland Sub-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-Trent Sub-sheds Horninglow (to 1960), Overseal (to ?) |
Became 16F |
17C | 1950–1958 | Coalville | Became 15D |
1958–1963 | Rowsley Sub-sheds Cromford (to 1960), Middleton Top (to ?), Sheep Pasture |
Previously 17D, became 16J | |
17D | 1950–1958 | Rowsley Sub-sheds Cromford, Middleton Top, Sheep Pasture |
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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 | Hasland Sub-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 | Skipton Sub-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 | Bournville Sub-shed Redditch |
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21C | 1950–1958 | Bromsgrove | Became 85F |
1960–1963 | Bushbury | Previously 3B, became 2K | |
21D | 1950–1953 | Stratford-upon-Avon Sub-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 Central Sub-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 Central Sub-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
[edit]Code | Dates[2] | Shed | Comments |
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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 | Colchester Sub-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 Lynn Sub-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 |
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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 ?) |
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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 Constable Sub-sheds Cromer Beach, Norwich City |
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33 Plaistow | |||
33A | 1950–1959 | Plaistow Sub-sheds Upminster (to 1956) |
Became sub-shed of 33B in 1959[18] |
33B | 1950–1962 | Tilbury Sub-sheds Plaistow (1959–1962) |
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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) |
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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 | Boston Sub-shed Sleaford (to ?) |
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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
[edit]The North Eastern became part of an enlarged Eastern Region in 1967, however the shed codes remained unchanged.
Code | Dates[2] | Shed | Comments |
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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 | Starbeck Sub-shed Pateley Bridge (to 1951) |
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1960–1973 | Goole | ||
50E | 1950–1963 | Scarborough | |
50F | 1950–1963 | Malton Sub-shed Pickering (to 1959) |
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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 | Middlesbrough Sub-shed Guisborough (to 1954) |
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51E | 1950–1959 | Stockton | |
51F | 1950–1965 | West Auckland Sub-shed Wearhead (to 1954) |
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51G | 1950–1959 | Haverton Hill | |
51H | 1950–1958 | Kirkby Stephen | Became 12E |
51J | 1950–1963 | Northallerton Sub-shed Leyburn (to 1954) |
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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 | Blaydon Sub-sheds Alston (to 1959), Hexham (to 1959), Reedsmouth (to 1952) |
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52D | 1950–1969 | Tweedmouth Sub-shed Alnmouth (to 1966) |
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52E | 1950–1966 | Percy Main | |
52F | 1950–1967 | North Blyth Sub-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 Dock Sub-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
[edit]Code | Dates[2] | Shed | Comments |
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60 Inverness | |||
60A | 1950–1973 | Inverness Sub-sheds Dingwall (to 1962), Fortrose (to 1951), Kyle of Lochalsh (to 1962) |
Became IS |
60B | 1950–1966 | Aviemore Sub-shed, Boat of Garten |
Now used by the Strathspey Railway |
60C | 1950–1964 | Helmsdale Sub-sheds, Dornoch (to 1960), Tain (to 1959) |
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60D | 1950–1962 | Wick Sub-shed, Thurso |
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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) |
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61B | 1950–1966 | Aberdeen (Ferryhill) | Became AB |
61C | 1950–1966 | Keith Sub-sheds Banff (to 1964), Elgin |
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62 Thornton Junction | |||
62A | 1950–1969 | Thornton Junction Sub-sheds, Anstruther (to 1960), Burntisland (to ?), Ladybank, Methil (to ?) |
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62B | 1950–1967 | Dundee Tay Bridge Sub-sheds, Arbroath (to 1959), Dundee West (to 1963), Montrose (to ?), St. Andrews (to 1960), Tayport (to 1951) |
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1967–1973 | Dundee | Former Dundee West reopened, became DE | |
62C | 1950–1966 | Dunfermline Sub-sheds, Alloa (to 1967), Inverkeithing (to ?), Kelty (to c.1955), Loch Leven (to 1951) |
Became DT |
63 Perth | |||
63A | 1950–1969 | Perth Sub-sheds Aberfeldy (to 1965), Blair Atholl (to 1965), Crieff (to 1958), Forfar (1959–1964) |
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63B | 1950–1960 | Stirling Sub-sheds Killin, Stirling Shore Road |
Became 65J |
1960–1970 | Fort William Sub-shed Mallaig (to 1961) |
Previously 65J, became 65H | |
63C | 1950–1959 | Forfar Sub-shed Brechin, Ballaculish |
Became sub-shed of 63A |
1959–1963 | Oban Sub-shed Ballachulish |
Previously 63D | |
63D | 1950–1955 | Fort William | Became 65J |
1955–1959 | Oban Sub-shed Ballachulish |
Previously 63E, became 63C | |
63E | 1950–1955 | Oban Sub-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) |
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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 | Polmont Sub-shed Kinneil |
Became 65K |
64F | 1950–1966 | Bathgate | |
64G | 1950–1966 | Hawick Sub-sheds Jedburgh (1950), Kelso (to 1955), Riccarton (to 1958), St. Boswells (to 1959) |
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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 | Dawsholm Sub-sheds Dumbarton, Stobcross (1950) |
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65E | 1950–1962 | Kipps | Became sub-shed of 65A |
65F | 1950–1973 | Grangemouth | Became GM |
65G | 1950–1964 | Yoker | |
65H | 1950–1960 | Helensburgh Sub-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 William Sub-shed Mallaig |
Previously 63D, became 63B |
65K | 1960–1964 | Polmont | Previously 64E |
66 Polmadie | |||
66A | 1950–1972 | Polmadie Sub-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) |
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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 | Hurlford Sub-sheds Beith (to ?), Muirkirk (to 1964) |
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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 | Dumfries Sub-shed Kirkcudbright (to 1955) |
Became 67E |
68C | 1950–1962 | Stranraer Sub-shed Newton Stewart (to 1959) |
Became 67F |
68D | 1950–1962 | Beattock Sub-shed Lockerbie (to 1951) |
Became 66F |
68E | 1951–1958 | Carlisle Canal | Previously 12B, became 12D |
Southern Region
[edit]Code | Dates[2] | Shed | Comments |
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70 Nine Elms | |||
70A | 1950–1967 | Nine Elms | |
70B | 1950–1970 | Feltham | |
70C | 1950–1967 | Guildford Sub-shed Reading S.R. (1962–1964) |
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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[19] | |
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[19] | |
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[20] | |
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) |
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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
[edit]Code | Dates[2] | Shed | TOPS code | Comments |
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81 London | ||||
81A | 1949–1973 | Old Oak Common Sub-shed Southall (1968–1973) |
OC | Closed to steam 1965[21] |
81B | 1949–1964 | Slough Sub-sheds Aylesbury (1950), Marlow (to 1962), Watlington (to 1957) |
Closed to steam 1964[22] | |
81C | 1949–1968 | Southall Sub-shed Staines (to 1952) |
Closed to steam 1965[23] | |
81D | 1949–1973 | Reading Sub-sheds Basingstoke WR (1950), Henley-on-Thames (to 1958) |
RG | Closed to steam 1965[24] |
81E | 1949–1965 | Didcot Sub-sheds Newbury (to ?), Wallingford (to 1956), Winchester Chesil (to 1953) |
Closed to steam 1965[25] | |
81F | 1949–1973 | Oxford Sub-sheds Abingdon (to 1954), Fairford (to 1962) |
OX | Closed to steam 1966[26] |
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[27] |
82B | 1949–1964 | St Philips Marsh | PM | Closed to steam 1964[28] |
82C | 1949–1973 | Swindon Sub-sheds Andover Junction (to 1952), Chippenham (to 1964), Malmesbury (to 1951), Marlborough (to 1961), Faringdon (to 1951) |
SW | Closed to steam 1965[29] |
82D | 1949–1963 | Westbury Sub-sheds Frome, Salisbury WR (1950) |
Became 83C in 1963.[30] | |
82E | 1950–1958 | Yeovil Pen Mill | Became 71H in 1958[20] | |
1958–1965 | Bristol, Barrow Road | Previously 22A | ||
82F | 1949–1958 | Weymouth Sub-shed Bridport |
Became 71G in 1958 | |
1958–1966 | Bath S&D Sub-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[31] |
83B | 1949–1968 | Taunton Sub -sheds Barnstaple Town (to 1951), Bridgwater (to 1960), Minehead (to 1956) |
Closed to steam 1964[32] | |
83C | 1949–1963 | Exeter Sub-sheds Tiverton Junction |
EX | Closed to steam 1963[33] |
1963–1968 | Westbury | WY | Closed to steam 1965[30] | |
83D | 1949–1963 | Plymouth, Laira Sub-sheds Launceston (1958–1962), Plymouth Docks (to c.1951), Princetown (to 1956) |
Became 84A in 1963[34] | |
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[35] | |
1963–1965 | Yeovil Town | Previously 72C | ||
83F | 1949–1963 | Truro | Became 84C[36] Closed to steam 1962[37] | |
1963–1964 | Barnstaple Junction Sub-shed Ilfracombe |
Previously 72E | ||
83G | 1950–1963 | Penzance Sub-sheds Helston, St Ives (to 1961) |
PZ | Became 84D. Closed to steam 1962[38] |
1963–1966 | Templecombe | Previously 82G | ||
83H | 1958–1963 | Plymouth Friary Sub-shed Callington |
Previously 72D | |
84 Wolverhampton (until 1963) Plymouth (from 1963) | ||||
84A | 1949–1963 | Wolverhampton, Stafford Road | Closed to steam 1963[39] | |
1963–1973 | Plymouth, Laira | LA | Was 83D until 1963. Closed to steam 1964[34] | |
84B | 1949–1963 | Wolverhampton, Oxley | Became 2B in 1963.[7] | |
1963–1973 | St Blazey | BZ | Was 83E until 1962. Closed to steam 1962[35] | |
84C | 1949–1963 | Banbury | Became 2D in 1963.[40] | |
1963–1965 | Truro | Previously 83F[36] | ||
84D | 1949–1963 | Leamington Spa | Became 2L in 1963[10] | |
1963–1973 | Penzance Sub-shed Helston (1963) |
PZ | Previously 83G | |
84E | 1950–1963 | Tyseley | TS | Became 2A in 1963[41] |
84F | 1949–1963 | Stourbridge Junction | Became 2C in 1963.[8] | |
84G | 1949–1961 | Shrewsbury Sub-sheds Builth Road, Clee Hill (to 1960), Coalport, Craven Arms, Knighton, Ludlow (to 1951) |
Was 4A until 1949. Became 89A in 1960.[14] | |
1961–1963 | Kidderminster Sub-shed Cleobury Mortimer (to 1962) |
Was 85D until 1960, became 2P in 1963.[12] | ||
84H | 1949–1963 | Wellington (Salop) Sub-sheds Crewe Gresty Lane, Much Wenlock (to 1951) |
Became 2M in 1963.[11] | |
84J | 1949–1960 | Croes Newydd Sub-sheds Bala, Penmaenpool, Trawsfynydd |
Became 89B in 1960.[13] | |
84K | 1949–1958 | Chester | CH | Became 6E in 1958.[15] |
1958–1960 | Wrexham Rhosddu | Previously 6E | ||
85 Worcester | ||||
85A | 1949–1973 | Worcester Sub-sheds Evesham (to 1963), Hartlebury (to ?), Honeybourne (to 1965), Kingham (to 1962), Ledbury (1961–1964), Moreton in Marsh (to ?) |
WS | Closed to steam 1965[42] |
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[43] |
85C | 1949–1960 | Hereford Sub-sheds Kington (to 1951), Ledbury, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye |
Became 86C in 1960.[44] | |
1961–1964 | Gloucester, Barnwood Sub-sheds Dursley (to 1962), Tewkesbury (to 1962) |
Previously 85E | ||
85D | 1949–1960 | Kidderminster Sub-shed Cleobury Mortimer |
Became 84G in 1960.[12] | |
1961–1964 | Bromsgrove Sub-shed Redditch |
Previously 85F | ||
85E | 1958–1961 | Gloucester, Barnwood Sub-sheds Dursley, Tewkesbury |
Previously 22B, became 85C | |
85F | 1958–1961 | Bromsgrove Sub-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[45] | |
1963–1973 | Newport, Ebbw Junction | EJ | Was 86A until 1960. Closed to steam 1965[46] | |
86C | 1949–1960 | Cardiff, Canton | Became 88A in 1960.[47] | |
1960–1964 | Hereford | Was 85C until 1960. Closed to steam 1964[44] | ||
86D | 1949–1960 | Llantrisant | Became 88G in 1960.[48] | |
86E | 1949–1968 | Severn Tunnel Junction | ST | Closed to steam 1965[49] |
86F | 1949–1960 | Tondu Sub-shed Bridgend (1950) |
Became 88H in 1960.[50] | |
1960–1964 | Aberbeeg | Was 86H until 1960. Closed to steam 1964[51] | ||
86G | 1949–1967 | Pontypool Road Sub-sheds Abergavenny (1954–1958), Branches Fork (to 1952), Pontrilas (to 1953) |
Closed to steam 1965[52] | |
86H | 1949–1961 | Aberbeeg | Became 86F in 1960.[51] | |
86J | 1949–1961 | Aberdare | Became 88J in 1960.[53] | |
86K | 1950–1954 | Abergavenny Sub-shed Tredegar |
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1954–1960 | Tredegar | |||
87 Neath / Swansea | ||||
87A | 1949–1965 | Neath, Court Sart Sub-sheds Glyn Neath (to 1964), Neath, Bridge Street (to 1964) |
Closed to steam 1965[54] | |
1969–1973 | Swansea, Landore | LE | Previously 87E | |
87B | 1949–1964 | Port Talbot, Duffryn Yard | Closed to steam 1964[55] | |
1964–1973 | Margam | MG | ||
87C | 1949–1964 | Swansea, Danygraig | Closed to steam 1960[56] | |
87D | 1949–1964 | Swansea, East Dock Sub-sheds Gurnos (1959–1962), Upper Bank (1959–1962) |
Closed to steam 1964[57] | |
87E | 1949–1969 | Swansea, Landore | LE | Became 87A[citation needed]. Closed to steam 1961[58] |
87F | 1949–1965 | Llanelly Sub-sheds Burry Port (to 1962), Llandovery (1959–1964), Pantyffynon (to 1964) |
Closed to steam 1965[59] | |
87G | 1949–1964 | Carmarthen Sub-shed Newcastle Emlyn (to 1952) |
Closed to steam 1964[60] | |
87H | 1949–1963 | Neyland Sub-sheds Cardigan (to 1962), Milford Haven (to 1962), Pembroke Dock, Whitland |
Closed to steam 1963[61] | |
1963–1969 | Whitland | Became 87H on closure of Neyland shed in September 1963. Closed to steam December 1963[62] | ||
87J | 1949–1963 | Fishguard Goodwick | Closed to steam 1963[63] | |
87K | 1950–1959 | Swansea, Victoria Sub-sheds Gurnos, Llandovery, Upper Bank (1950–1957) |
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88 Cardiff | ||||
88A | 1950–1957 | Cardiff (Cathays) Sub-shed Radyr |
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1957–1960 | Radyr Sub-shed Cardiff Cathays |
Became 88B in 1960.[64] | ||
1960–1962 | Cardiff Canton Sub-shed Cardiff East Dock (1961–1962) |
CF | Was 86C until 1960. Closed to steam 1965[47] Became 86A[citation needed] | |
1963–1965 | Cardiff East Dock | Was 88L until 1963.Closed to steam 1965[65] | ||
88B | 1949–1958 | Cardiff East Dock | Was a sub-shed of 88A(Cardiff Canton) from 1958 until it became 88L in 1962.[65] | |
1961–1962 | Cardiff Cathays Sub-shed Radyr |
Was 88A until 1960. Closed to steam 1965[64] Became 88M[citation needed] | ||
1962–1968 | Radyr | |||
88C | 1949–1964 | Barry | Closed to steam 1964[66] | |
88D | 1949–1964 | Merthyr Tydfil Sub-sheds Dowlais Cae Harris, Dowlais Central (to 1960), Rhymney |
Closed to steam 1964[67] | |
1964–1965 | Rhymney | Previously a sub-shed of 88D Merthyr Tydfil. Closed to steam 1965[68] | ||
88E | 1949–1964 | Abercynon | Closed to steam 1964[69] | |
88F | 1949–1967 | Treherbert Sub-sheds Ferndale (to 1964), Pwllyrhebog (to 1951) |
Closed to steam 1965[70] | |
88G | 1960–1964 | Llantrisant | Was 86B until 1960. Closed to steam 1964[48] | |
88H | 1961–1964 | Tondu | Was 86F until 1960. Closed to steam 1964[50] | |
88J | 1961–1965 | Aberdare | Was 86J until 1960. Closed to steam 1965[53] | |
88K | 1961–1962 | Brecon | Was 89B until 1961. The shed never received any allocation of locomotives as 88K and closed to steam 1962[71] | |
88L | 1962–1963 | Cardiff East Dock | Previously 88B and then a sub-shed of 88A. Became 88A in 1963.[65] | |
88M | 1962–1964 | Cardiff Cathays | Previously 88B | |
89 Oswestry (until 1963) | ||||
89A | 1949–1960 | Oswestry Sub-sheds Llanfylin (to 1952), Llanidloes (to 1962), Moat Lane (to 1962) |
Became 89D in 1960.[16] | |
1960–1963 | Shrewsbury | Was 84G until 1960, became 6D in 1963.[14] | ||
89B | 1949–1961 | Brecon Sub-shed Builth Wells (to 1957) |
Became 88K in 1961.[71] | |
1960–1963 | Croes Newydd | Was 84J until 1960, became 6C in 1963.[13] | ||
89C | 1949–1963 | Machynlleth Sub-sheds Aberayron (to 1962), Aberystwyth, Aberystwyth VoR (to ?), Portmadoc, Pwllheli |
Became 6F in 1963.[17] | |
89D | 1960–1963 | Oswestry | Was 89A until 1960, became 6E in 1963.[16] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.
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- ^ Jennison, John (2009). The Book of the Warships. Clophill: Irwell Press. p. 99. ISBN 978-1906919115.
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Sources
[edit]- Bolger, Paul (1993). BR Steam Motive Power Depots: WR (3rd ed.). Shepperton: Ian Allan. ISBN 0-7110-1311-X.
External links
[edit]- locosheds.co.uk index and research[usurped]
- List of SR shed codes at Dukedog.co.uk
- List of WR shed codes at Dukedog.co.uk
- Shed codes at therailwaycentre.com[usurped]