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Record: 71951 (21/04/2026)
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Depot: Swansea (Upper Bank)
Depot Details
| Depot Name |
Swansea (Upper Bank) |
| Depot Codes |
| Code | From | To | | 6 | 1875 | 31/12/1922 | | M6 | 01/01/1923 | 31/12/1928 | | 4C | 01/01/1923 | 31/12/1948 | | W33UB | 01/01/1929 | 31/01/1935 | | 87k | 01/02/1950 | 04/02/1963 |
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| Date Opened |
1893 |
| Date Closed |
04/02/1963 |
| Pre Grouping Company |
MR |
| Big 4 Company |
LMS |
| British Railways Region |
WR |
| Information |
Became a subshed of Swansea Paxton Road in January 1949 |
| 1947 Directions |
The shed is on the west side of the line north of Upper Bank Station. The yard is visible from the line.
There is a path from the station to the shed.
Walking time less than 5 minutes.
The Swansea to Neath via Llansamlet bus service passes close to Upper Bank Station. |
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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 | | 1875 | Change of code to 6 | | 1893 | Depot opened | | 01/01/1923 | Change of code to M6 | | 01/01/1929 | Change of code to W33UB | | 01/01/1935 | Change of code to 4C | | 01/02/1950 | Change of code to 87k | | 04/02/1963 | Depot closed |
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