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Beckton depot was built for the Beckton extension, to service and stable the trains needed for its operation and for the use of double-unit trains across the network. There are servicing and stabling facilities for 45 trains, on a site which formed part of the former Beckton gas works. Rail access is from spurs from the running lines from the Beckton branch (in both directions), and road access to this isloated site is off Armada Way.

Pictures

Beckton depot, seen from Armada Way. In the background is part of the former Beckton gasworks, still intact, and in the foreground is land which has been cleared—both this and the depot used to be part of the gasworks. This gives some idea of the size of the former gasworks site

24/02/2005 • 001401

Closer view of part of Beckton depot, with the remains of the gasworks in the background

24/02/2005 • 001402

Western end of Beckton depot

29/06/2005 • 001641

Stabling area at Beckton depot; the yellow vehicles visible make up a rail grinding unit. Similar equipment was used in May 2005 on Nottingham Express Transit—click here for pictures

29/06/2005 • 001642

Eastern end of Beckton depot and offices. The land in the foreground is part of the former Beckton Gasworks site, which is being cleared for redevelopment

29/06/2005 • 001643

Stabling area at Beckton depot

29/06/2005 • 001644

Beckton depot in the sunshine. In the foreground is northern curve into the depot from Beckton. Recently-delivered B07 stock can be seen stabled in the sidings on the right

23/08/2008 • 003452

Overall view of Beckton depot, taken from a flyover which crosses the Royal Docks Road. Visible are several B07 units

23/08/2008 • 003455

New sidings on the southern side of Beckton depot, stabling B07 units which had yet to enter service

23/08/2008 • 003456

B07 units stabled in the new sidings at Beckton depot. In the distance is the River Thames

23/08/2008 • 003457

 

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