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Record: 71951 (21/04/2026)
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Depot: Watford
Depot Details
| Depot Name |
Watford |
| Depot Codes |
| Code | From | To | | 2W | 01/01/1875 | 31/12/1922 | | W2W | 01/01/1923 | 31/01/1935 | | 1C | 01/01/1923 | 29/03/1965 | | WJ | 06/05/1973 | |
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| Date Opened |
1856 |
| Pre Grouping Company |
LNWR |
| Big 4 Company |
LMS |
| British Railways Region |
LMR |
| Information |
Remained open as a stabling point after closure to steam. |
| 1947 Directions |
The shed is at the east side of Watford Junction Station. The yard
is visible from the line.
Turn right outside the station along Station Road. Turn right into
St. Albans Road, and cross the railway bridge. The shed entrance is a
gate on the right hand side. Walking time 5 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 | | 1856 | Depot opened | | 1875 | Change of code to 1C | | 29/03/1965 | Closed to steam locomotives | | 06/05/1973 | Change of code to WJ |
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