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Depot: Widnes


Depot Details
Depot Name Widnes
Depot Codes
CodeFromTo
26W01/01/187431/12/1922
W26W01/01/192331/01/1935
8D01/01/192313/04/1964
Date Opened 1874
Date Closed 13/04/1964
Big 4 Company LMS
1947 Directions The shed is in the fork of the Widn-es-Warrington, and Widnes-St. Helens lines. The yard is visible from the line.

Turn right outside the station into Victoria Street, and first right at the traffic lights into Croft Street. About 200 yards further on turn right into a very short cul-de-sac. The shed entrance is on the left hand side. Walking time 5 minutes.
Popup Maps (New Window) 25 Inch (1892-1914)
OS (1:25,000) (1937-1961)
OS 7th Series 1 inch (1:63,360)
Chronology
DateEvent
1875Change of code to 8D