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 DMU is occasionally temporarily stationed elsewhere during special events to clear the siding, such as the Spring and Autumn Galas.
Historic maps showing Rock Siding
- GWR plan of Bewdley station with the original lines in blue and the Rock Siding and alterations to the Down 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 GWR 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.
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1905
1927
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