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Barrow Hill Depot in BR Days

Channel: John K Wells
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Tucked away and just a stone's throw from the Midland Main Line near Chesterfield was the BR depot of Barrow Hill. Formerly known as Staveley Roundhouse, Barrow Hill was used as a stabling point rather than a depot and by the time of this visit, it no longer had any locomotives with the shed code BH. The last three to carry that designation were 3 Class 08 shunters in 1987. It was finally closed by BR in February 1991 and shortly after fell into decline. Fortunately, a preservation group was formed which acquired the land and after much hard work in restoration, Barrow Hill re-opened its doors to the public in 1998 and has since become a great success hosting thousands of rail enthusiasts with their wide collection of both diesel and electric locomotives. Further details of the venture can be found here https://www.barrowhill.org/
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This video explores Barrow Hill, a former British Railways depot near Chesterfield and Staveley. Once known as Staveley Roundhouse, it served primarily as a stabling point rather than an active depot. By the time of this visit, no locomotives bore the shed code BH, with the last three having been Class 08 shunters in 1987. The site was closed by BR in 1991 and fell into decline until a preservation group restored it, reopening to the public in 1998. Now a popular attraction, it hosts a variety of diesel and electric locomotives.

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  • Platform ID DPoWRDCoXuc
  • Views 1,365
  • Date published 7 Mar 2024 07:16
  • Date added 11 Jun 2026 00:15
  • Recorded 26 Apr 1990
  • Locomotives 1
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