Disused Railway Maintenance Depot

Afternoon all,

This is a site that I've been aware for a long time, but wasn't aware that it was disused. It was only when I went into the building to try and locate a toilet that it became apparent that it wasn't in use much anymore, if at all. So armed with the photographic marvel that is the iPhone 4, I took a few photos. (I hope to go back sometime soon with a camera with more flexibility).

The building itself isn't accessible at all to the public (high fences, 24 hour security guards, large orange army outside, and lots of active railway tracks). From what I can gather it was built in 1990 and was used for light maintenance and refueling of DMU's, it was stopped being used for this in around 2012/3 when a new depot was built and all the work was moved over to there, and after then it was temporarily used to maintain and refuel on track machinery (such as tampers & stone blowers).









Thanks for looking, as I say, I do intend to go back again soon with a camera, so I'll update the thread then.

Shakey

Nice One Shakey, Thanks

Wonder if I'd be allowed in with my PTS?
Thanks for that one, looks good.

Nice shots there even with a humble I-Phone. Looks like its still being used, new bin liner in the rubbish bin, general tidiness and the lack of peeling paint. Maybe we'll see more pictures when you take your camera with you.

Nice one Shakey !! Worked past here today and was wondering if anything was happening inside ? Still looks in good order !! However, you wouldn't catch me taking my big red engine in there !!

Great shots.