LMS Route: Birmingham New Street to Nuneaton LMS Route:
Birmingham New Street to Tamworth
Lawley Street Goods Depot: mrls948
View of the new canopy installed by the LMS to provide
protection to staff involved in the transfer of goods between rail and road
from inclement weather seen on 23rd September 1934. The single storey transfer
shed was located on the ground floor with the two storey warehouse located
above. The equipment to move the wagons and goods around the warehouse included
19 cranes, 12 jiggers, 1 hoist, 28 capstans and 8 traversers. All were
hydraulically operated and powered by two pairs of powerful engines.
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