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Stratford on Avon (Old Town) Shed

LMS Route: 'The Shakespeare Route'

The LMS and its successor, British Railways, undertook to film various aspects of operating steam locomotives and other railway operations. We have provided below links to some of the films related to shed operation that we know exist. Films on other aspects of railway operations can be viewed via our Video and Film Clip section.

"Wash and Brush Up" 1953
Shows the procedures that a steam engine goes through as part of its regular maintenance cycle. The locomotive being featured in the film is a British Railways Standard Class 5MT 4-6-0 No 73020 at 6D Chester (Midland shed. (25 minutes 19 seconds)

LMS On the Shed - Part One of Two
Various shots of an engine being prepared and serviced ready for its next trip. Includes actions and responsibilities of crew. (9 minutes 44 seconds)

LMS On the Shed - Part Two of Two
Various shots of an engine being prepared and serviced ready for its next trip. Includes actions and responsibilities of crew. (9 minutes 31 seconds)

Stratford on Avon Station (57) Stratford on Avon Shed (23) SMJ Locomotives (32)

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View of Stratford on Avon shed with SMJ 0-6-0 No 15 and ex-E&WJR Manning Wardle 0-6-0ST No 1
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View of Stratford on Avon shed with SMJ 0-6-0 No 15 and ex-E&WJR Manning Wardle 0-6-0ST No 1
Close up showing locomotives on shed and the proximity of Stratfod on Avon shed to the down line platform
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LGRP
Close up showing locomotives on shed and the proximity of Stratfod on Avon shed to the down line platform
Ex-MR 3F 0-6-0 No 3695 stands alongside fellow classmate inside the shed during reconstruction
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Ex-MR 3F 0-6-0 No 3695 stands alongside fellow classmate inside the shed during reconstruction
Close up of the new Stratford on Avon shed and approach roads and their proximity to the station's up platform
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RM Casserley
Close up of the new Stratford on Avon shed and approach roads and their proximity to the station's up platform

Close up showing the original shed building but with the replacement turntable and shed office
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LGRP
Close up showing the original shed building but with the replacement turntable and shed office
Close up showing the new Stratford on Avon shed and yard layout which replaced the ramshackled E&WJR structure
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HC Casserley
Close up showing the new Stratford on Avon shed and yard layout which replaced the ramshackled E&WJR structure
Another view of the new Stratford on Avon shed with ex-MR locos outside including No 3322  and No 3077
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Another view of the new Stratford on Avon shed with ex-MR locos outside including No 3322 and No 3077
View of the four road shed showing locomotives inside the shed and the siding alongside the outer wall
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View of the four road shed showing locomotives inside the shed and the siding alongside the outer wall

Ex-LMS 0-6-0 4F No 44587 is standing inside the shed in company with other classmates on 21st May 1956
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DJ Norton
Ex-LMS 0-6-0 4F No 44587 is standing inside the shed in company with other classmates on 21st May 1956
Ex-MR 3F 0-6-0 No 3695 stands alongside fellow classmate inside the shed during reconstruction
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Ex-MR 3F 0-6-0 No 3695 stands alongside fellow classmate inside the shed during reconstruction
Edge Hill Light Railway 0-6-0T Nos 1 and 2, former A1 'Terrier' LBSCR locomotives standing alongside the shed
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RS Carpenter
Edge Hill Light Railway 0-6-0T Nos 1 and 2, former A1 'Terrier' LBSCR locomotives standing alongside the shed
SMJ Beyer Peacock 0-6-0 No 11 is seen standing on the back road behind Stratford on Avon shed
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SMJ Beyer Peacock 0-6-0 No 11 is seen standing on the back road behind Stratford on Avon shed

Close up showing SMJ 0-6-0 No 15 standing on No 1 road at Stratford on Avon locomotive shed
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Close up showing SMJ 0-6-0 No 15 standing on No 1 road at Stratford on Avon locomotive shed
Close of showing E&WJR No 1, a Manning Wardle 0-6-ST, previously owned by contractors Crompton & Sons
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Close of showing E&WJR No 1, a Manning Wardle 0-6-ST, previously owned by contractors Crompton & Sons
Another view of ex-SMJ 0-6-0 No 2311 formerly SMJ No 18 on the turntable at the shed 8th April 1924
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Another view of ex-SMJ 0-6-0 No 2311 formerly SMJ No 18 on the turntable at the shed 8th April 1924
Ex-SMJ 0-6-0 No 2311 formerly SMJ No 18 is seen standing on the repositioned turntable on 8th April 1924
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Ex-SMJ 0-6-0 No 2311 formerly SMJ No 18 is seen standing on the repositioned turntable on 8th April 1924

Ex-MR 3F 0-6-0 No 3667 stands on shed prepared for its next set of duties on 12th June 1924
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Ex-MR 3F 0-6-0 No 3667 stands on shed prepared for its next set of duties on 12th June 1924
View of ex-SMJ 0-6-0 No 2311, formerly SMJ No 18, standing on No 4 road outside the shed on 8th April 1924
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View of ex-SMJ 0-6-0 No 2311, formerly SMJ No 18, standing on No 4 road outside the shed on 8th April 1924
SMJ 0-6-0 No 18 stands outside Stratford on Avon shed with the driver posed for the camera
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SMJ 0-6-0 No 18 stands outside Stratford on Avon shed with the driver posed for the camera
SMJ 0-6-0 No 7, an ex-LBSCR  locomotive purchased by the SMJ in 1920, seen standing outside the shed
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SMJ 0-6-0 No 7, an ex-LBSCR locomotive purchased by the SMJ in 1920, seen standing outside the shed

SMJ 0-6-0 No 2311, formerly SMJ No 16, seen stabled on the roads in front of Stratford on Avon shed
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SMJ 0-6-0 No 2311, formerly SMJ No 16, seen stabled on the roads in front of Stratford on Avon shed
SMJ 0-6-0 No 7 complete with Beyer Peacock tender is seen stabled fully coaled and watered outside the shed
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RS Carpenter
SMJ 0-6-0 No 7 complete with Beyer Peacock tender is seen stabled fully coaled and watered outside the shed
View of the front of SMJ 0-6-0 No 15 as it stands on one of the roads outside the shed on 11th April 1924
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View of the front of SMJ 0-6-0 No 15 as it stands on one of the roads outside the shed on 11th April 1924

Stratford on Avon Station (57) Stratford on Avon Shed (23) SMJ Locomotives (32)