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'''Hither Green marshalling yard''', is a large railway [[marshalling yard]] designed for the concentration of [[freight]] traffic to and from South East London, and for transfer to other yards in London. It is situated on the north side of the [[South Eastern Main Line]] between [[Hither Green railway station|Hither Green]] and [[Grove Park railway station|Grove Park]] stations. The facility was conceived and built by the [[South Eastern Railway, UK|South Eastern Railway]] after 1895, but by the time it opened in 1899 this railway had become part of the [[South Eastern and Chatham Railway]]. |
'''Hither Green marshalling yard''', is a large railway [[marshalling yard]] designed for the concentration of [[freight]] traffic to and from South East London, and for transfer to other yards in London. It is situated on the north side of the [[South Eastern Main Line]] between [[Hither Green railway station|Hither Green]] and [[Grove Park railway station|Grove Park]] stations. The facility was conceived and built by the [[South Eastern Railway, UK|South Eastern Railway]] after 1895, but by the time it opened in 1899 this railway had become part of the [[South Eastern and Chatham Railway]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Freight traffic was considered to be of minor importance for much of the existence of the [[South Eastern Railway, UK|South Eastern Railway]], but during the early 1890s the situation began to change.<ref>{{cite book|last=Bradley|first=D. L.|title=Locomotives of the South Eastern Railway|page=81|publisher=Railway Correspondence and Travel Society|year=1963}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Bradley|first=D. L.|title=Locomotives of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway|page=8|publisher=Railway Correspondence and Travel Society|year=1980}}</ref> A growth in freight traffic was experienced to and from London, Kent and the Continent, and also for transfer to other railways in the north of England. This traffic was beginning to overwhelm the existing facilities at [[Bricklayers Arms]] which was also poorly sited with respect to transfer freight using the [[East London Line]]. Following the opening of [[Hither Green railway station]] in 1895 plans were therefore made for the construction of a new [[marshaling yard]] nearby. This location gave excellent access to the [[South Eastern Main Line]] and also had a connection with the [[Dartford Loop Line]]. It provided easy links to the neighbouring [[London Brighton and South Coast Railway]], and the [[Great Eastern Railway|Great Eastern]], [[Great Northern Railway (Great Britain)|Great Northern]], and [[Midland Railway|Midland]] Railways via [[East London Line]]. The new facility opened in 1899 after the formation of the [[South Eastern and Chatham Railway]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Body|first=Geoffrey|title=PSL Field Guide to Railways |
Freight traffic was considered to be of minor importance for much of the existence of the [[South Eastern Railway, UK|South Eastern Railway]], but during the early 1890s the situation began to change.<ref>{{cite book|last=Bradley|first=D. L.|title=Locomotives of the South Eastern Railway|page=81|publisher=Railway Correspondence and Travel Society|year=1963}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Bradley|first=D. L.|title=Locomotives of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway|page=8|publisher=Railway Correspondence and Travel Society|year=1980}}</ref> A growth in freight traffic was experienced to and from London, Kent and the Continent, and also for transfer to other railways in the north of England. This traffic was beginning to overwhelm the existing facilities at [[Bricklayers Arms railway station|Bricklayers Arms]] which was also poorly sited with respect to transfer freight using the [[East London Line]]. Following the opening of [[Hither Green railway station]] in 1895 plans were therefore made for the construction of a new [[marshaling yard]] nearby. This location gave excellent access to the [[South Eastern Main Line]] and also had a connection with the [[Dartford Loop Line]]. It provided easy links to the neighbouring [[London, Brighton and South Coast Railway]], and the [[Great Eastern Railway|Great Eastern]], [[Great Northern Railway (Great Britain)|Great Northern]], and [[Midland Railway|Midland]] Railways via [[East London Line]]. The new facility opened in 1899 after the formation of the [[South Eastern and Chatham Railway]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Body|first=Geoffrey|title=PSL Field Guide to Railways of the Southern Region|page=[https://archive.org/details/railwaysofsouthe0000body/page/110 110]|publisher=Patrick Stephens|year=1989|isbn=185260297X|url=https://archive.org/details/railwaysofsouthe0000body/page/110}}|</ref> |
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The yard passed in to [[Southern Railway (Great Britain)|Southern Railway]] (SR) ownership in 1923 and fulfilled an important part in its plans for the re-organisation of freight traffic in South London, and connections with other railways. New junctions were created in the period |
The yard passed in to [[Southern Railway (Great Britain)|Southern Railway]] (SR) ownership in 1923 and fulfilled an important part in its plans for the re-organisation of freight traffic in South London, and connections with other railways. New junctions were created in the period 1927–1933.<ref>{{cite book| last=Dendy Marshall| first=C. F. | title=History of the Southern Railway| edition=2nd (revised)| year=1963| publisher=Ian Allan Ltd| location=London| page=406}}</ref> During the [[Second World War]] the rail yard was also a frequent target of enemy action. |
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The yards passed into [[British Railways]] ownership in 1948, and in 1960 a new freight depot opened south of St Mildreds Road, handling at its peak over two million tonnes a year of continental fruit and vegetables.<ref>http://hidden-london.com/gazetteer/hither-green</ref> However, following the decline of rail freight the St Mildreds site was developed to become the Up side [[Electric Multiple Unit]] stabling roads of [[Grove Park Depot and Sidings|Grove Park depot]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Railway Track Diagrams #5: England South & London Underground|page=3b|publisher=Quail Map Company|year=2002|isbn=1898319529}}|</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=TRACKatlas of Mainland Britain|page=112|publisher=TRACKmaps|year=2009|isbn=9780954986650}}|</ref> All roads provide [[Third rail]] 750 volt DC [[Railway electrification system#Direct current|traction current]]. The Southeastern Safety Training Centre was also built here. |
The yards passed into [[British Railways]] ownership in 1948, and in 1960 a new freight depot opened south of St Mildreds Road, handling at its peak over two million tonnes a year of continental fruit and vegetables.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://hidden-london.com/gazetteer/hither-green | title=Hither Green - Hidden London }}</ref> However, following the decline of rail freight the St Mildreds site was developed to become the Up side [[Electric Multiple Unit]] stabling roads of [[Grove Park Depot and Sidings|Grove Park depot]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Railway Track Diagrams #5: England South & London Underground|page=3b|publisher=Quail Map Company|year=2002|isbn=1898319529}}|</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=TRACKatlas of Mainland Britain|page=112|publisher=TRACKmaps|year=2009|isbn=9780954986650}}|</ref> All roads provide [[Third rail]] 750 volt DC [[Railway electrification system#Direct current|traction current]]. The Southeastern Safety Training Centre was also built here. |
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==Motive power depot== |
==Motive power depot== |
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The Southern Railway opened a new [[motive power depot]] to the south of the station in 1933.<ref>{{cite book| |
The Southern Railway opened a new [[motive power depot]] to the south of the station in 1933.<ref>{{cite book| last1=Griffiths| first1=Roger| last2=Smith| first2=Paul| title=The directory of British engine sheds and principal locomotive servicing points: 1. Southern England, the Midlands, East Anglia and Wales| year=1999| publisher=Oxford Publishing Company| location=Oxford| isbn=0-86093-542-6| page=44 }}</ref> In 1947, the sheds were the scene of a serious [[boiler explosion]], where both driver and fireman were severely scalded, but survived.<ref>{{Cite book| title=Locomotive Boiler Explosions| last=Hewison| first=C.H.| year=1983| publisher=[[David & Charles]]| isbn=0-7153-8305-1| pages=130–132}}</ref> The depot closed to steam in 1961 and was converted to [[Hither Green TMD|Hither Green Traction Maintenance Depot]]. |
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[[File:Hither green TMD 1980.jpg|thumb|right|Hither Green TMD in August 1980. Engines present include [[British Rail Class 33|Class 33]] locos and [[British Rail Class 08|Class 08]] shunters]] |
[[File:Hither green TMD 1980.jpg|thumb|right|Hither Green TMD in August 1980. Engines present include [[British Rail Class 33|Class 33]] locos and [[British Rail Class 08|Class 08]] shunters]] |
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* [http://www.britishpathe.com/video/new-british-railways-continental-freight-depot Pathe News, New British Railways Continental Freight… 1960] |
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Latest revision as of 16:27, 28 August 2023
Hither Green marshalling yard, is a large railway marshalling yard designed for the concentration of freight traffic to and from South East London, and for transfer to other yards in London. It is situated on the north side of the South Eastern Main Line between Hither Green and Grove Park stations. The facility was conceived and built by the South Eastern Railway after 1895, but by the time it opened in 1899 this railway had become part of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway.
History
[edit]Freight traffic was considered to be of minor importance for much of the existence of the South Eastern Railway, but during the early 1890s the situation began to change.[1][2] A growth in freight traffic was experienced to and from London, Kent and the Continent, and also for transfer to other railways in the north of England. This traffic was beginning to overwhelm the existing facilities at Bricklayers Arms which was also poorly sited with respect to transfer freight using the East London Line. Following the opening of Hither Green railway station in 1895 plans were therefore made for the construction of a new marshaling yard nearby. This location gave excellent access to the South Eastern Main Line and also had a connection with the Dartford Loop Line. It provided easy links to the neighbouring London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, and the Great Eastern, Great Northern, and Midland Railways via East London Line. The new facility opened in 1899 after the formation of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway.[3]
The yard passed in to Southern Railway (SR) ownership in 1923 and fulfilled an important part in its plans for the re-organisation of freight traffic in South London, and connections with other railways. New junctions were created in the period 1927–1933.[4] During the Second World War the rail yard was also a frequent target of enemy action.
The yards passed into British Railways ownership in 1948, and in 1960 a new freight depot opened south of St Mildreds Road, handling at its peak over two million tonnes a year of continental fruit and vegetables.[5] However, following the decline of rail freight the St Mildreds site was developed to become the Up side Electric Multiple Unit stabling roads of Grove Park depot.[6][7] All roads provide Third rail 750 volt DC traction current. The Southeastern Safety Training Centre was also built here.
Motive power depot
[edit]The Southern Railway opened a new motive power depot to the south of the station in 1933.[8] In 1947, the sheds were the scene of a serious boiler explosion, where both driver and fireman were severely scalded, but survived.[9] The depot closed to steam in 1961 and was converted to Hither Green Traction Maintenance Depot.
References
[edit]- ^ Bradley, D. L. (1963). Locomotives of the South Eastern Railway. Railway Correspondence and Travel Society. p. 81.
- ^ Bradley, D. L. (1980). Locomotives of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway. Railway Correspondence and Travel Society. p. 8.
- ^ Body, Geoffrey (1989). PSL Field Guide to Railways of the Southern Region. Patrick Stephens. p. 110. ISBN 185260297X.|
- ^ Dendy Marshall, C. F. (1963). History of the Southern Railway (2nd (revised) ed.). London: Ian Allan Ltd. p. 406.
- ^ "Hither Green - Hidden London".
- ^ Railway Track Diagrams #5: England South & London Underground. Quail Map Company. 2002. p. 3b. ISBN 1898319529.|
- ^ TRACKatlas of Mainland Britain. TRACKmaps. 2009. p. 112. ISBN 9780954986650.|
- ^ Griffiths, Roger; Smith, Paul (1999). The directory of British engine sheds and principal locomotive servicing points: 1. Southern England, the Midlands, East Anglia and Wales. Oxford: Oxford Publishing Company. p. 44. ISBN 0-86093-542-6.
- ^ Hewison, C.H. (1983). Locomotive Boiler Explosions. David & Charles. pp. 130–132. ISBN 0-7153-8305-1.