Engine Sheds and Locomotive Depots of Britain

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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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ALFORD   (Alford & Sutton Tramway)
The List of Engine Sheds at The Loco Shed Index and Loco Allocation Lists
 Built:  2 Apr 1884 
 Closed:  6 Dec 1889 
 Map Ref:  TF44557562  (Lincolnshire)
 Notes:  At the north end of Alford station on the west side of Station Road was a 2ft 6in gauge, brick built 2 track straight dead-ended shed with a gable style slate roof. Facilities included a repair shop, which was located in the adjacent works. After closure, it passed into private use and remained standing as a garage until 1971. 

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