Carnforth MPD, Grade II* listed railway depot in Carnforth, England.
The locomotive maintenance facility features reinforced concrete architecture with large working bays and specialized equipment for steam engine servicing and repairs.
Italian prisoners of war constructed the main shed in 1942, replacing three existing depots during World War II operations.
The depot represents a significant part of British railway heritage, maintaining steam locomotives that operate special excursion services across the United Kingdom.
The West Coast Railway Company maintains operational facilities at the depot, providing essential services for heritage locomotives and rolling stock.
The facility remained one of the final three depots in Britain to cease steam operations in 1968 before transforming into a railway preservation center.
Location: Carnforth
GPS coordinates: 54.13110,-2.77270
Latest update: May 25, 2025 09:40
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