Dépôt de La Plaine, Historical railway workshop in Saint-Denis, France.
The Dépôt de La Plaine complex contains large concrete structures that served as maintenance facilities for locomotives and railway equipment.
Built in 1874 by the Northern Railway Company, the depot managed 130 steam locomotives and employed 1,180 workers during its peak in 1939.
The site received recognition as a registered historical monument in 2004, preserving its industrial architecture for future generations.
The former railway maintenance facility stands near the current transportation networks of Saint-Denis, north of Paris metropolitan area.
The concrete buildings earned the nickname 'Cathedrals of Rail' due to their industrial architecture and massive structural proportions.
GPS coordinates: 48.91480,2.35705
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:02
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