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Bridgnorth MPD comprises [[Bridgnorth Loco Works]] and the associated coaling, watering and storage facilities. It also includes several rented commercial premises in Station Lane including that known as the Graham Hill building (containing the staff mess room and [[Severn Valley Railway Engineering Services|ESMP]] offices) and the former David Dexter's car service garage (used for additional storage).
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The MPD is not normally open to the public except during special events such as the [[Open House Weekend]]. At other times a limited view is available from Platform 2 or the footbridge.
  
Bridgnorth MPD comprises [[Bridgnorth Loco Works]] and the associated coaling, watering and storage facilities.<br>
 
The MPD is only open to the public during the [[Open House Weekend]]. At other times a limited view is available from Platform 2 or the footbridge.<br>
 
 
[[Cowans Sheldon 30-ton steam crane RS 1087]] and several well wagons, used to store locomotive boilers and other large parts, are stabled at Bridgnorth MPD.
 
[[Cowans Sheldon 30-ton steam crane RS 1087]] and several well wagons, used to store locomotive boilers and other large parts, are stabled at Bridgnorth MPD.
  

Revision as of 16:35, 6 April 2021

Bridgnorth MPDMotive Power Depot
Bridgnorth MPDMotive Power Depot in 1972 (David Cooke)

Bridgnorth MPDMotive Power Depot comprises Bridgnorth Loco Works and the associated coaling, watering and storage facilities. It also includes several rented commercial premises in Station Lane including that known as the Graham Hill building (containing the staff mess room and ESMP offices) and the former David Dexter's car service garage (used for additional storage).

The MPDMotive Power Depot is not normally open to the public except during special events such as the Open House Weekend. At other times a limited view is available from Platform 2 or the footbridge.

Cowans Sheldon 30-ton steam crane RS 1087 and several well wagons, used to store locomotive boilers and other large parts, are stabled at Bridgnorth MPDMotive Power Depot.

Gallery

See also

Bewdley MPD
Bridgnorth
List of Rolling stock at Bridgnorth