Shirebrook TMD

Former railway maintenance depot in Shirebrook, Derbyshire From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Shirebrook TMD was a traction maintenance depot located in Shirebrook, Derbyshire, England. The depot was situated on the freight-only line between Pye Bridge Junction and Shirebrook Junction, which is now part of the Robin Hood Line. The depot was on the east side of the line, adjacent to the closed Shirebrook West station.[2]

Coordinates53.203°N 1.2016°W / 53.203; -1.2016
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Shirebrook TMD
Location
LocationShirebrook, Derbyshire
Coordinates53.203°N 1.2016°W / 53.203; -1.2016
OS gridSK534676
Characteristics
OwnerBritish Rail
Depot codeSB (1973 - 1996)[1]
TypeDiesel
History
Opened1965
Closed1996
Former depot code41J (8 February 1966 - 5 May 1973)
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The depot code was SB.

History

At various times between 1966 and 2005, Class 08 shunters, Class 10,[3] and Classes 20, 37, 47, 56 and 58 locomotives could be seen stabled at the depot.[2] The depot had an allocation of Class 08 shunters until 1988.[4]

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