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Record: 71951 (21/04/2026)
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Depot: Aberdare
Depot Details
| Depot Name |
Aberdare |
| Depot Codes |
| Code | From | To | | ABDR (26) | 01/01/1908 | 31/01/1950 | | 86J | 01/02/1950 | 09/09/1960 | | 88J | 10/09/1960 | 28/02/1965 |
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| Date Opened |
1867 |
| Date Closed |
01/03/1965 |
| Big 4 Company |
GWR |
| British Railways Region |
WR |
| GWR Division |
NEWPORT |
| 1947 Directions |
The shed is on the north side of the line west of Aberdare H.L.
Station. The yard is visible from the line.
Turn left out of the short approach road to Aberdare H.L. Station.
After a few yards turn left again into the goods yard. A cinder path
leads through this goods yard to the shed. Walking time 10 minutes.
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25 Inch (1892-1914) OS (1:25,000) (1937-1961) OS 7th Series 1 inch (1:63,360) |
| Chronology |
| Date | Event | | 1867 | Depot opened | | 1875 | Change of code to 26 | | 01/01/1908 | Change of code to ABDR | | 01/02/1950 | Change of code to 86J | | 10/09/1960 | Change of code to 88J | | 01/03/1965 | Depot closed |
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