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Depot: Wakefield
Depot Details
| Depot Name |
Wakefield |
| Depot Codes |
| Code | From | To | | C6 | 01/01/1923 | 31/01/1935 | | 25A | 01/01/1923 | 31/08/1956 | | 56A | 01/09/1956 | 25/06/1967 |
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| Date Opened |
1847 |
| Date Closed |
03/06/1967 |
| Pre Grouping Company |
LYR |
| Big 4 Company |
LMS |
| British Railways Region |
LMR |
| 1947 Directions |
The shed is on the east side of the Pontefract line, running south
from the east end of Kirkgate Station. The yard is visible from the
line.
From Wakefield Kirkgate Station.
Turn right outside the station along Calder Vale Road, and turn
sharp left over Wakefield Bridge. Fork left into Doncaster Road, and
turn left into Elmtree Street. A footbridge leads from the end of this
cul-de-sac to the shed. Walking time 20 minutes.
From Wakefield Westgate Station.
Turn left outside the station into Westgate. Turn right into Kirkgate,
and continue as above. Walking time 35 minutes. |
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25 Inch (1892-1914)
OS (1:25,000) (1937-1961)
OS 7th Series 1 inch (1:63,360) |
| Chronology |
| Date | Event | | 1847 | Depot opened | | 01/01/1923 | Change of code to C6 | | 01/01/1935 | Change of code to 25A | | 01/09/1956 | Change of code to 56A | | 03/06/1967 | Depot closed |
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