 Perth Depot in 2005 | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Perth, Perthshire |
| Coordinates | 56°23′36″N 3°26′23″W / 56.3934°N 3.4398°W / 56.3934; -3.4398 |
| OS grid | NO112233 |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | ScotRail |
| Depot code | PH (1973 -) |
| Type | Diesel |
| History | |
| Opened | 1938 |
| Former depot code | 63A (2 January 1948 - 5 May 1973) |
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.
The depot code is PH.
History
The building was opened by the Caledonian Railway, prior to 1901, as a carriage shed. From 1958 to 1972, Class 06 and 08 shunters and Class 21 locomotives could be seen at the depot.
Present
The depot has an allocation of Network Rail's Snow Train, including support coach ADB 977869.
References
- "The all-time guide to UK Shed and Depot Codes" (PDF). TheRailwayCentre.com. 5 May 2006. Archived from the original 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.
Sources
- Smith, Paul; Stuart, Philip (2010). Railway Depots. Ian Allan Ltd. ISBN 9780711034822. OCLC 528397749.
- Webster, Neil; Greengrass, Robert; Greaves, Simon (1987). British Rail Depot Directory. Metro Enterprises Ltd. ISBN 9780947773076. OCLC 20420397.