Engine Sheds and Locomotive Depots of Britain
Selecting a single shed will bring up a page with any photographic records, additional references, web links and a Google location map. The map can also be reached by clicking the listed OS map reference in the multiple shed lists.
Note: Closure date in most cases refers to steam operation. The shed may still have continued in operation for diesel and electric traction, or as a signing on point for the crew.
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ANNESLEY
(Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway)
| Built: | 1898 | |
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| Closed: | 3 Jan 1966 | |
| Map Ref: | SK52505290 (Nottinghamshire) | |
| Notes: | This shed was located south of Hollinwell and Annesley station on the west side of the GCR line. It was a brick built 6 track straight dead-ended shed with a northlight pattern slate roof and a brick screen. Facilities included a turntable, coaling stage and water tank. It was demolished in 1966. The site was then buried under a slag heap. | |
Annesley shed. - (© Anthony Parker)
Annesley shed shortly after closure on 3rd January 1966 - (© Christopher Ward)
