Hereford Locomotive Shed

Engines and Train Workings

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Railroads, History, British
Cover of the book Hereford Locomotive Shed by Steve  Bartlett, Pen and Sword
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Steve Bartlett ISBN: 9781473875579
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: October 30, 2017
Imprint: Pen and Sword Transport Language: English
Author: Steve Bartlett
ISBN: 9781473875579
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: October 30, 2017
Imprint: Pen and Sword Transport
Language: English

Hereford Locomotive Shed is the first in a series of in-depth studies to look closely at the changing engine allocations and operational responsibilities of motive power depots during the latter days of steam. In Herefords case this was a varied mixture of main line passenger, freight trip working, branch line passenger, station pilot duties and yard shunting. Unusually, the latter remained a steam preserve until months before depot closure in November 1964\. Not forgotten are the depots small sub-sheds, which had varying responsibilities over the years, as the district boundaries changed at Ledbury, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye and Craven Arms. Their very different duties were inevitably a reflection of a bygone age and an all too rapidly changing future.

The author personally recorded the Hereford railway scene from the late 1950s, until depot closure. He made shed visits several times a week, and at other times observed the ever-changing locomotive scene from the elevated Bulmers Sidewalk behind the depots coaling stage. Details carefully kept from those far-off days has proved a valuable cross reference with present-day research into Herefords role from official records at The National Archives, Kew, and other railway research sources.

Having spent almost forty years working in the industry, the author is able to sympathetically unravel and interpret the story of this hard-working mixed traffic depot. Hereford is strategically located on the North & West route from South Wales and the West of England to the North West, as well as being an important junction for Worcester & the West Midlands. Branch lines to Brecon and Gloucester radiated from this Border Counties railway junction, and freight trips radiated out to serve the surrounding area. All of this made Hereford a fascinating rail centre and a locomotive shed worthy of its story for posterity, which is meticulously recorded in this book.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Hereford Locomotive Shed is the first in a series of in-depth studies to look closely at the changing engine allocations and operational responsibilities of motive power depots during the latter days of steam. In Herefords case this was a varied mixture of main line passenger, freight trip working, branch line passenger, station pilot duties and yard shunting. Unusually, the latter remained a steam preserve until months before depot closure in November 1964\. Not forgotten are the depots small sub-sheds, which had varying responsibilities over the years, as the district boundaries changed at Ledbury, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye and Craven Arms. Their very different duties were inevitably a reflection of a bygone age and an all too rapidly changing future.

The author personally recorded the Hereford railway scene from the late 1950s, until depot closure. He made shed visits several times a week, and at other times observed the ever-changing locomotive scene from the elevated Bulmers Sidewalk behind the depots coaling stage. Details carefully kept from those far-off days has proved a valuable cross reference with present-day research into Herefords role from official records at The National Archives, Kew, and other railway research sources.

Having spent almost forty years working in the industry, the author is able to sympathetically unravel and interpret the story of this hard-working mixed traffic depot. Hereford is strategically located on the North & West route from South Wales and the West of England to the North West, as well as being an important junction for Worcester & the West Midlands. Branch lines to Brecon and Gloucester radiated from this Border Counties railway junction, and freight trips radiated out to serve the surrounding area. All of this made Hereford a fascinating rail centre and a locomotive shed worthy of its story for posterity, which is meticulously recorded in this book.

More books from Pen and Sword

Cover of the book Sounds From Another Room by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book Gloster Javelin by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book Bill Lancaster: The Final Verdict by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book Manchester at War 1939–45 by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book Tracing Your Lancashire Ancestors by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book Cockleshell Commando by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book Tracing Your East End Ancestors by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book The Gas Attacks by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book The Bickersteth Diaries by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book Retreat and Retribution in Afghanistan 1842 by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book Rome, Parthia and India by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book The Hunger War by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book Red China by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book Invasion 1982 by Steve  Bartlett
Cover of the book Oradour by Steve  Bartlett
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy