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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SOWERBY BRIDGE II   (Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway)
The List of Engine Sheds at The Loco Shed Index and Loco Allocation Lists
 Built:  1887 
 Closed:  4 Jan 1964 
 Map Ref:  SE05532358 
 Notes:  Located to the west of Sowerby Bridge station on the north side of the line it was a brick built 6 track straight dead-ended shed with a northlight style roof. Facilities included a turntable and a coaling stage with a water tank over. It was reroofed by LMR in 1953 with a louver style roof and brick screen installed. It was demolished in 1968 with part of the yard developed for industrial use (1982). 

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