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Depot: Shrewsbury
Depot Details
| Depot Name |
Shrewsbury |
| Depot Codes |
| Code | From | To | | SALOP (134) | 1875 | 31/01/1950 | | 30 | 01/01/1875 | 31/12/1922 | | W30 | 01/01/1923 | 31/01/1935 | | 4A | 01/01/1923 | 31/12/1948 | | 84G | 01/02/1950 | 09/09/1960 | | 89A | 10/09/1960 | 31/08/1963 | | 6D | 01/09/1963 | 13/07/1971 |
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| Date Closed |
13/07/1971 |
| Pre Grouping Company |
LNWR/GWR |
| Big 4 Company |
LMS/GWR |
| British Railways Region |
LMR |
| GWR Division |
WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Information |
Joint LMS/GWR shed - sheds wee adjoining. |
| 1947 Directions |
The shed is on the east side of the Shrewsbury-Hereford line south
of the station. The yard is visible from this line.
Turn left out of the station yard along Castle Gates, and continue
into Castle Street. Turn left into St. Marys Street, continue along
Dogpole and turn left into Wyle Cop. Cross English Bridge, and turn
right along Coleham Head. Fork left along Betton Street, and turn
left along Scott Street (over the railway bridge). The shed entrance is
the first door on the left hand side. Walking time 25 minutes
Note.-The G.W.R. shed is next door.
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| Chronology |
| Date | Event | | 1875 | Change of code to 134 | | 1875 | Change of code to SALOP | | 01/01/1935 | Change of code to 4A | | 01/02/1950 | Change of code to 84G | | 10/09/1960 | Change of code to 89A | | 01/09/1963 | Change of code to 6D | | 06/03/1967 | Closed to steam locomotives | | 13/07/1971 | Depot closed |
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