Perth Carriage Servicing Depot
Perth Carriage Servicing Depot is a depot and stabling point located in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The depot is on the eastern side of the Highland Main Line, adjacent to Perth station.[3]
 Perth Depot in 2005 | |
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Perth, Perthshire |
| Coordinates | 56.3934°N 3.4398°W |
| OS grid | NO112233 |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner(s) | ScotRail |
| Depot code(s) | PH (1973 -)[1] |
| Type | Diesel |
| History | |
| Opened | 1938[2] |
| Former depot code(s) | 63A (2 January 1948 - 5 May 1973) |
The depot code is PH.
History
The building was opened by the Caledonian Railway, prior to 1901, as a carriage shed.[4] From 1958 to 1972, Class 06 and 08 shunters and Class 21 locomotives could be seen at the depot.[5]
Present
In 2015 and 2016, the depot had no allocation. It was, instead, a stabling point for Class 37,[6] 47 and 57 locomotives.[7]
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References
- "The all-time guide to UK Shed and Depot Codes" (PDF). TheRailwayCentre.com. 5 May 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2016.
- "Locomotive Depots: Perth (Details)". BRDatabase. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- Webster, Greengrass & Greaves 1987, p. 62
- Smith & Stuart 2010, p. 82
- "Locomotive Depots: Perth (Allocation)". BRDatabase. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- "37610 6Z88 Perth C.S.D. - Kilmarnock Barclay Sidings". Flickr. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- "Angus Railway Group - Recent Workings in the Area". Angus Railway Group. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
Sources
- Smith, Paul; Stuart, Philip (2010). Railway Depots. Ian Allan Ltd. ISBN 9780711034822. OCLC 528397749.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Webster, Neil; Greengrass, Robert; Greaves, Simon (1987). British Rail Depot Directory. Metro Enterprises Ltd. ISBN 9780947773076. OCLC 20420397.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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