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Depot: Bescot
Depot Details
| Depot Name |
Bescot |
| Depot Codes |
| Code | From | To | | 6 | 01/01/1892 | 31/12/1922 | | W6 | 01/01/1923 | 31/01/1935 | | 3A | 01/01/1923 | 31/03/1960 | | 21B | 01/04/1960 | 31/08/1963 | | 2F | 01/09/1963 | 05/05/1973 | | BS | 06/05/1973 | |
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| Date Opened |
1892 |
| Pre Grouping Company |
LNWR |
| Big 4 Company |
LMS |
| British Railways Region |
LMR |
| 1947 Directions |
The shed is at the north end of the station on the west side of the
line. The yard is visible from the line.
A cinder path leads over two footbridges, from the station entrance
to the shed. Walking time less than 5 minutes. |
| Popup Maps (New Window) |
25 Inch (1892-1914)
OS (1:25,000) (1937-1961)
OS 7th Series 1 inch (1:63,360) |
| Chronology |
| Date | Event | | 1892 | Depot opened | | 01/01/1935 | Change of code to 3A | | 01/04/1960 | Change of code to 21B | | 01/09/1963 | Change of code to 2F | | 28/03/1966 | Closed to steam locomotives | | 06/05/1973 | Change of code to BS |
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