Newton Heath TMD

Newton Heath TMD
Location
Location Manchester, England
Coordinates 53.5044°N 2.1884°W / 53.5044; -2.1884
OS grid SD875009
Characteristics
Owner Northern Trains
Depot code NH (1973-)
Type DMU, Diesel
Roads 4 through, 3 other
History
Opened 1876
Original L&YR
Pre-grouping LNWR
Post-grouping LMS
BR region London Midland Region
Former depot code
  • 1 (1876-1930)
  • C1 (1930-1935)
  • 26A (1935-1963)
  • 9D (1963-1973)

Newton Heath TMD is a traction maintenance depot in Newton Heath, Manchester, England, at the junction of the Calder Valley Line and the former Oldham Loop Line 2+14 mi (3.6 km) east of Manchester Victoria station.

History

In 1987, the depot's allocation of rolling stock included Classes 101, 104, 108, 142 and 150/2 DMUs. Although, Classes 08, 31, 45 and 47 could also usually be seen at the depot. By 1994, the depot's allocation included Classes 142, 150/1, 150/2, 153 and 156.

Allocation

Northern Trains Class 150, and Class 156 Sprinters and Class 195 Civity trains are allocated here.