Bath MPD
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To Bath Junction: Bath Station Signal Box
To Bath Green Park: Midland Bridge
History
The shed master at Bath Motive Power Depot between 1956 until it's closure in 1966 was Mr. Harold Morris. He replaced a Mr Webb who had been moved to a different job due to ill health.
Gallery
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LMS 2P 40697 stands on Bath MPD. Date unknown. -
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9F 92233 proudly carries the Pines Express headboard while standing on Bath shed. This loco was withdrawn on 29th February 1968 and cut up on 31st August 1968. -
A general view of the coaling stage. © Roger Porch -
D31 is prepared for the 2B93 local service to Bristol Temple Meads. © Roger Porch -
S&D 7f no 53810 (same loco as in above photo) stands on shed. © Roger Porch -
An elevated view of withdrawn 2P 40696. This was taken from the water tower, although Roger has no idea what he was doing up there :) © Roger Porch -
It's Christmas Eve and 34079 141 Squadron is prepared for a schoolgirls special over the S&D. This loco was withdrawn from Eastleigh depot on 27th February 1966, and scrapped at Cashmores, Newport in July. © Roger Porch -
Black 5 44944 stands on shed having worked an express from the north. © Roger Porch -
9F 92245 awaits her next duty. This loco has survived into preservation and is currently at the Vale of Glamorgan Railway. © Roger Porch -
Withdrawn on 1st October 1965, Std Class 3 2-6-2 82004 is in store at the depot. The loco was cut up on 28th February 1966. © Roger Porch -
34057 Biggin Hill is being prepared to work one of the last ever services over the S&D. © Roger Porch -
Ex S&DJR 4F no. 44561 arrives at Bath and uncouples from her train. This loco was a regular over the line. © Roger Porch -
A maroon liveried Warship passes the depot before entering Bath Green Park with a special. © -
75073 preparing for work. c/o Andrew Ford
