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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WARRINGTON (CENTRAL)
(Cheshire Lines Committee)
| Built: | 1 Aug 1873 | |
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| Closed: | 1966 | |
| Map Ref: | SJ60678848 (Lancashire) | |
| Notes: | On the south side of Warrington Central station was a 1 track straight through shed.
No further details are known other than it was demolished c1905. An extra siding was then added. The two sidings and the original engine pit continued in use as a servicing point until c1966. The lines are now lifted and the site has been developed as part of road improvements. | |
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Looking west, showing the remains of the stabling point with two concrete stop blocks at the Horsemarket Street end. 26th December 1986. - (© Terry Eyres)
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A view taken just before the arches were incorporated into a new road appropriately called "Midland Way". 10th October 1995. - (© Terry Eyres)
