Tunbridge Wells West DEMU Depot
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LocationTunbridge Wells, Kent
Coordinates51°07′24″N 0°15′13″E / 51.1233°N 0.2536°E
OwnerBritish Rail
 Interactive map of Tunbridge Wells West DEMU Depot | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Tunbridge Wells, Kent |
| Coordinates | 51°07′24″N 0°15′13″E / 51.1233°N 0.2536°E |
| OS grid | TQ577385 |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | British Rail |
| Depot code | TW (1973 - 1985)[1] |
| Type | DEMU (Formally Steam) |
| Roads | 4 (formally 2) |
| Routes served | Polegate - Eridge (Cuckoo line)
Lewes - Tunbridge Wells (Wealden line) Three Bridges - Tunbridge Wells The Oxted Line |
| History | |
| Opened | 1866[2] |
| Closed | 1985[3] |
| Original | [LBSCR] |
| Post-grouping | [Southern Railways] |
| BR region | [Southern Region] |
| Former depot code | 75F (1 February 1950 - 5 May 1973) |
Tunbridge Wells West DEMU Depot (formally known as Tunbridge Wells West Engine Shed) was a traction maintenance depot located at Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. It was made to serve Tunbridge Wells West and its connecting lines and is now the main depot and station of the Spa Valley Railway.