York Clifton Carriage Sidings
York Clifton Carriage Sidings was a stabling point located in York, North Yorkshire, England. The depot was situated on the East Coast Main Line and was near York station.
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | York, North Yorkshire |
| Coordinates | 53.9625°N 1.103°W |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner(s) | British Rail |
| Depot code(s) | YC (1973 - 1987)[1] |
| Type | Diesel |
| History | |
| Closed | 1987[2] |
The depot code was YC.
History
Before its closure in 1987, Class 08 shunters,[3] Class 20,[4] Class 31[4] and Class 55 locomotives could be seen at the depot.[5]
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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.
- "July 23 Sa - Scarborough Railway Society". Scarborough Railway Society. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- "Rail Online - Class 08". Rail Online. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- "April 1984". British Railways. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
- "18/08/1978 - York". Flickr. Retrieved 11 January 2017.
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