Newton Heath TMD
Location
LocationManchester, England
Coordinates53°30′16″N 2°11′18″W / 53.5044°N 2.1884°W / 53.5044; -2.1884
OS gridSD875009
Characteristics
OwnerNorthern Trains
Depot codeNH (1973-)[1]
TypeDMU, Diesel
Roads4 through, 3 other[2]
History
Opened1876[3]
OriginalL&YR[4]
Pre-groupingLNWR[5]
Post-groupingLMS[4]
BR regionLondon Midland Region
Former depot code
  • 1 (1876-1930)[4]
  • C1 (1930-1935)[4]
  • 26A (1935-1963)[4]
  • 9D (1963-1973)[1]

Newton Heath TMD is a traction maintenance depot in Newton Heath, Manchester, England, at the junction of the Calder Valley Line and the former Oldham Loop Line 2+1⁄4 mi (3.6 km) east of Manchester Victoria station.[6]

History

In 1987, the depot's allocation of rolling stock included Classes 101, 104, 108, 142 and 150/2 DMUs.[7] Although, Classes 08, 31, 45 and 47 could also usually be seen at the depot.[8] By 1994, the depot's allocation included Classes 142, 150/1, 150/2, 153 and 156.[9]

Allocation

Northern Trains Class 150, and Class 156 Sprinters and Class 195 Civity trains are allocated here.

References

  1. 1 2 "The all-time guide to UK Shed and Depot Codes" (PDF). TheRailwayCentre.com. 5 May 2006. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ↑ First North Western 2001, p. 32
  3. ↑ "Case Study: Northern Rail/Newton Heath Depot". Mechan. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 First North Western 2001, p. 7
  5. ↑ First North Western 2001, p. 6
  6. ↑ Marsden 1987, pp. 84–85
  7. ↑ Fox 1987, pp. 16, 25, 28–30, 41, 43
  8. ↑ Webster, Greengrass & Greaves 1987, pp. 57–58
  9. ↑ Fox & Hughes 1994, pp. 16, 25, 28–29, 31–34

Sources

  • First North Western (2001). 125th Anniversary of Newton Heath Traction Maintenance Depot 1876-2001. Steam Image. OCLC 751740848.
  • Fox, Peter (1987). Multiple Unit Pocket Book. British Railways Pocket Book No.2 (Summer/Autumn 1987 ed.). Platform 5 Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0906579740. OCLC 613347580.
  • Fox, Peter; Hughes, Barry (1994). DMUs & Channel Tunnel Stock. British Railways Pocket Book No.3 (7th ed.). Platform 5. ISBN 9781872524597.
  • Marsden, Colin J. (1987). BR Depots. Motive power recognition. Vol. 6. Ian Allan Ltd. ISBN 9780711017191. OCLC 18685680.
  • Webster, Neil; Greengrass, Robert; Greaves, Simon (1987). British Rail Depot Directory. Metro Enterprises Ltd. ISBN 9780947773076. OCLC 20420397.

Further reading

  • Hooper, John (2013). Manchester Engine Sheds. Steam memories on shed: 1950's-1960's. Vol. 65. Book Law Publications. ISBN 9781909625068.
  • Shackcloth, Paul (2006). Newton Heath engines at work 1948-1968. Steam Image. ISBN 9780954312831. OCLC 867913523.
  • Moran, Mick (2018). What could go wrong?: At Newton Heath. Independently published. ISBN 1717742653.
  • "Newton Heath - Pride of the Lancashire and Yorkshire. Part 1". British Railways Illustrated. Vol. 14, no. 3. Irwell Press. December 2004. pp. 120–131. OCLC 68622787.
  • "Newton Heath - Pride of the Lancashire and Yorkshire. Part 2". British Railways Illustrated. Vol. 14, no. 4. Irwell Press. January 2005. pp. 169–175. OCLC 68622787.
  • "Newton Heath - Pride of the Lancashire and Yorkshire. Part 3". British Railways Illustrated. Vol. 14, no. 5. Irwell Press. February 2005. pp. 214–222. OCLC 68622787.
  • "Newton Heath - Pride of the Lancashire and Yorkshire. Part 4". British Railways Illustrated. Vol. 14, no. 6. Irwell Press. March 2005. pp. 258–263. OCLC 68622787.
  • Chapman, Steve (February 1986). "Newton Heath: Heath Robinson no longer". Rail Enthusiast. No. 53. EMAP National Publications. pp. 6–9. ISSN 0262-561X. OCLC 49957965.

Other media

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  • Lancashire & Yorkshire Memories Part 6 (DVD). Vol. 98. B&R Video Productions. ASIN B001KP0GH6.
  • Steam Routes Manchester to Crewe (DVD). Vol. 139. B&R Video Productions. ASIN B001IBOFCO.
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