Rock Siding
The Rock Siding is a double-ended siding at Bewdley, situated on the Eastern side of the station, opposite platform 3.[1] In 1900 authorisation was given for additional siding space, including the Rock Siding.[2] Its name originates from the adjacent rockface, which was cut away to allow for the building of Bewdley Station.
While Bewdley station platforms 1 to 3 are signalled between the North and South signal boxes, Rock Siding is operated as a through siding.
The south end of the siding is used for servicing steam locomotives as Bewdley MPD, whilst the north end is usually used to store the Class 108 DMU when not in use, although the DMUDiesel Multiple Unit is occasionally temporarily stationed elsewhere during special events to clear the siding, such as the Spring and Autumn Galas.
Historic maps showing Rock Siding
- GWRGreat Western Railway plan of Bewdley station with the original lines in blue and the Rock Siding and alterations to the DownIn reference to the direction of travel means away from the major terminus (i.e. towards Bridgnorth on the present day SVR) Yard as later amendments in red.
- 1903 map showing facing and trailing crossovers, the Rock siding and an additional siding in the goods yard.
- 1905 GWRGreat Western Railway schematic plan of Bewdley giving siding capacities and other details.
- 1927 map showing the longer platform and canopy and changes to the southern access to the Back Road and Rock Siding.
- 1964 map showing showing changes to the southern access to the Back Road and the goods yard.
1903
1905
1927
1964
See also
Class 108 DMU
Bewdley MPD
Bewdley South signal box
Bewdley North signal box
