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[[File:S7649_Loco_Yard_Bridgnorth_1972_David_Cooke.jpg| thumb|400px|right|Bridgnorth MPD in 1972 (David Cooke)]] | [[File:S7649_Loco_Yard_Bridgnorth_1972_David_Cooke.jpg| thumb|400px|right|Bridgnorth MPD in 1972 (David Cooke)]] | ||
| − | 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). | + | '''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). |
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. | 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. | ||
[[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. | ||
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| + | ==Bridgnorth Locomotive Yard Appeal== | ||
| + | In May 2022 the [[Charitable Trust]] launched an appeal to help raise £500,000 to restore Bridgnorth Locomotive Yard. The introduction to the appeal noted that "''Bridgnorth Locomotive Yard is used daily for steam locomotive servicing and maintenance - and is the only way to access the Locomotive Works by rail - but it's in desperate need of repair. The current track was laid in the 1970s using second-hand materials and, through extensive care, has lasted 50 years, much longer than expected. However it's now reached the end of its life.''" | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | [[Bewdley MPD]] | + | *[[Bewdley MPD]] |
| − | [[Bridgnorth]] | + | *[[Bridgnorth]] |
| − | [[:Category:Rolling stock at Bridgnorth | List of Rolling stock at Bridgnorth]] | + | *[[:Category:Rolling stock at Bridgnorth | List of Rolling stock at Bridgnorth]] |
Revision as of 15:47, 21 May 2022
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.
Bridgnorth Locomotive Yard Appeal
In May 2022 the Charitable Trust launched an appeal to help raise £500,000 to restore Bridgnorth Locomotive Yard. The introduction to the appeal noted that "Bridgnorth Locomotive Yard is used daily for steam locomotive servicing and maintenance - and is the only way to access the Locomotive Works by rail - but it's in desperate need of repair. The current track was laid in the 1970s using second-hand materials and, through extensive care, has lasted 50 years, much longer than expected. However it's now reached the end of its life."
Gallery
GWRGreat Western Railway Machinery Flat 42343 carrying two saddle tanks
WD 'WarwellTelegraphic code signifying an ex War Department Well Trolley' Well Wagon 314153
BRBritish Rail or British Railways 'WeltrolTelegraphic code signifying a Well Trolley EC' 900760
BRBritish Rail or British Railways 'WeltrolTelegraphic code signifying a Well Trolley MV' 901010
Cowans Sheldon 30-ton steam crane RS 1087
