.jpg) Orpington shed, seen from the station | |
 Interactive map of Orpington shed | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Orpington,Greater London |
| Coordinates | 51°22′38″N0°05′09″E / 51.3771°N 0.0857°E /51.3771; 0.0857 |
| OS grid | TQ452663 |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Network Rail |
| Type | Steam locomotive |
| History | |
| Opened | 1899 (MPD)[1] |
| Closed | 1926 (MPD)[1] |
The formerOrpington engine shed is located inOrpington,Greater London, England. It is situated on the eastern side of theSouth East Main Line and to the north ofOrpington station.[2]
The shed's code was ON.
Located at the end of the suburban belt where the 4 tracks of theSouth Eastern Main Line reduce to two, Orpington steam locomotive depot had a 55-foot turntable and a two-road steam locomotive shed, adjacent to the station. Following electrification, the shed was closed and was converted into offices for train drivers[3] and support staff. In 2007 a driver training centre with a driving simulator was established at the northern end of the building.[1]
The large carriage cleaning shed north of the station was demolished, and replaced by a 4-roadElectric multiple unit stabling sidings.
In 1989,Class 415 andClass 416 were the principalEMUs working from Orpington.[4] These were replaced from 1992 onwards byClass 465 andClass 466 Networkers. From 2004 onwardsClass 376 EMUs were added to the fleet.Southeastern currently operates suburban services from here.
