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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KIRKBY-IN-ASHFIELD
(Midland Railway)
| Built: | 1890 | |
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| Closed: | 3 Oct 1966 | |
| Map Ref: | SK50565642 (Nottinghamshire) | |
| Notes: | This shed was located to the north of Kirkby-in-Ashfield station on the east side of the line. It was originally a brick built 3 track straight dead-ended shed with a gable style pitched slate roof. Facilities included a 60ft turntable, a ramped coaling stage and a water tank. In 1958, the building was enlarged by the addition of a brick built 2 track straight dead-ended shed along the western wall . This extension had a corrugated asbestos roof. Following closure to steam, this shed extension continued in use for a short while as a diesel servicing point. Demolished in 1972, it became the site of a Skillcentre building and, in 1988, the shed yard a Linfood Cash and Carry. Jack Chillery recalls: I worked at the shed in the early 60s as a fireman. I took the photo before leaving shed to take passenger train from Chilwell to Worksop. I think the loco was on loan, it was also one of my most embarrassing times times on the footplate. The driver decided to coal up in Nottingham sheds, but having got there we found it out of order and had to leave with nothing but coal slack and the result was we kept running out of steam. When we reached Worksop, with a load of passengers who worked at Chilwell Ordinance Depot, a loud cheer went up and I just wanted to crawl up. | |
78013 at Kirkby In Ashfield - (© Jack Chillery)
