LMS Route: Stratford Midland Junction - The Shakespeare Route

Stratford on Avon Shed: smjsa59c

Close up of image 'smjsa59' showing the original shed building but with the replacement turntable and shed office. The white painted turntable walls would be required for the dark foggy nights of winter as there appears to be little lighting except for very tall gas lamp by the office. The concrete fence posts are offset by several feet to allow the enginemen to turn the table by their unaided efforts. The unique relationship with flowers and railwaymen continues as can be seen by the flowerbed in front of the office. The loco coaling facility is to the right consisting of a side sheet and cantilevered cover providing minimal protection from inclement weather. The coaling procedure required the shed staff to load the coal directly from the wagon into the tender or the bunker of the locomotive.

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