LMS Route: Birmingham West Suburban Railway

Bournville Shed: mrb480

Bournville shed and coaling stage photographed in September 1936. The coaling stage and its embankment are prominent on the left. One of the shed's two water cranes can be seen nearby, close to a yard light. There are at least four other yard lights in view.The three roads to the right of the embankment all converge to give access to the roundhouse. The wagons to their right are on a dead end siding serving the ash bins. The home signal to the right of them controlled an exit from the yard. Above and slightly to the left is the water tank, high on its brick base at the rear of the shed. One would guess it was a Sunday, the yard is so empty of activity.

John Dews

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