Holbeck TMD

Holbeck TMD
Location
Location Holbeck, Leeds, England
Coordinates 53°47′16″N 1°33′23″W / 53.7879°N 1.5563°W / 53.7879; -1.5563Coordinates: 53°47′16″N 1°33′23″W / 53.7879°N 1.5563°W / 53.7879; -1.5563
OS grid SE292325
Characteristics
Owner(s) Northern
Depot code(s) HO (1973-)[1]
Type DMU, Diesel
History
Former depot code(s)
  • 20A (1948-1957)
  • 55A (1957-1973)[1]

Holbeck TMD is a traction maintenance depot located in Holbeck, Leeds, England. The depot is located on the west side of the line from Woodlesford, and is approximately 1⁄2 mi (0.8 km) south of Leeds railway station.[2]

History

Around 1987, Holbeck had an allocation of Class 08 shunters, and Classes 31, 45 and 47 could also usually be seen at the depot.[2]

Present

As of 2016, the depot has no allocation. It is, instead, a stabling point for Class 142 Pacers.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "The all-time guide to UK Shed and Depot Codes" (PDF). TheRailwayCentre.com. 5 May 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  2. 1 2 Webster, Greengrass & Greaves 1987, p. 43
  3. ↑ "11th November 2016 2347 Leeds to Holbeck Loco Sidings". Realtime Trains. Retrieved 12 November 2016.

Sources

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