hap Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I am considering modelling a motive power depot modelled on Holyhead depot 1920-1950s. My challenges are I'd like to model a LMS depot to match my loco stock and my location requires the depot to be long and narrow. Engaging with another kind member on this forum raised the idea of Holyhead as a suitable candidate. The depot also has the advantage that it was home to 'big engines' such Black 5s, Scots and Patriots as well as some Jinties - so would well with my locos. The track plan does look broadly suitable with some modification. While I have a number of books on LMS engine sheds, looking through them I have found I have very little on Holyhead itself. Hopefully some books currently in the mail may show more Hence my request for photos and other details. I have some distant shots of the engine shed and some of the surrounding buildings, but have nothing on the coaling plant, turntable, water column, water tank all of which are a mystery to me. Google images has been only slightly helpful. Thanking all in advance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted May 12, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2020 There are a few photos in the Illustrated Historical Survey Chester - Holyhead book (OPC) I will see if I can find my copy. Very suitable candidate for a depot layout. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hap Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 14 hours ago, Joseph_Pestell said: There are a few photos in the Illustrated Historical Survey Chester - Holyhead book (OPC) I will see if I can find my copy. Very suitable candidate for a depot layout. That would be most helpful and appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hap Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 I have now found via a web search (source and date unknown) the following picture that provides a useful broad view of the site - shows coaling stage and water column. Seems to be an older shed on the site to the typical LMS concrete roof version in the more recent pictures I have foundl. Closeup photos would be really helpful, but seem to be in short supply sadly - or I need to search deeper. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephenwolsten Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 Please have a look at the photo archive of the Engine Shed Society for any Holyhead pictures, and more general inspiration. You can view online without being a member. Archivist, Engine Shed Society. engineshedsociety.co.uk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hap Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 I have found a few more photos that have proven to be useful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hap Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 Some more photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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