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 12 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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