Canklow engine shed
Disused railway maintenance depot in England
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Canklow Engine Shed was a traction maintenance depot located in Canklow, Rotherham, England. The depot opened in 1900 and was situated on the Midland Main Line, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) south of Rotherham Masborough station.[2] The depot area had six lines; three of these fed into just one line that went through the shed, whilst the other three were sidings, one of which had the coal stage.[3]
LNER B1 4-6-0 passing Canklow Locomotive Depot | |
 Interactive map of Canklow Engine Shed | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Canklow, Rotherham |
| Coordinates | 53.4038°N 1.3606°W |
| OS grid | SK426898 |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | British Rail |
| Type | Steam Locomotive |
| History | |
| Opened | 1900 |
| Closed | 11 October 1965[1] |
Former depot code | 41D (1 February 1958 - 31 May 1965) |
The shed closed in 1965 following the opening of Tinsley Diesel Depot and was later demolished with a housing estate erected on the site in 1990.[4]
History
From 1963 to 1967, Class 25, 37 and 46 locomotives could be seen at the depot.[5]
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