Another shed bash to the roundhouse location at Belle Vue Shed (26F). This depot ended in April 1956

[@theo-v7t]

Another great quest into the almost unknown! Good job!! 😊😊

[@laticsfan]

Thanks Theo.

[@theo-v7t]

@@laticsfanAre there any remains of Gorton engine shed and Gorton Works? They are nearby I read?? Another bash for a future video?? 😊

[@laticsfan]

@@theo-v7t Stay tuned, they will be coming in the not too distant future.

[@theo-v7t]

@ Awaiting with interest…..best for the FA Cup tie at the weekend

[@laticsfan]

@@theo-v7t Thanks Theo

[@richardberechula2942]

There used to be a 'lone' turntable at the M'cr end of the depot - whilst, at the eastern side, there used to be literally a SQUARE ROUNDHOUSE, which I managed to visit (can't find my 'shed-bash' photos following my house-move 😕 ). The site was piled high with 'drums & pallets,' but INSIDE the shed, there was a bit more space and the turntable-pit was evident and the smoke-flues above were still extant. The site no longer has these buildings, it seems - I can't even recall WHEN exactly it was 🤔 that I had that walkabout (WITH permission, of course).

[@laticsfan]

You must have been very young as it closed in 1956. The shed wasn't listed in my original 'combined.'

[@arthurthorpe5445]

You need to get a drone for instances like this you could then see from above !!

[@laticsfan]

The brief that I set myself was to follow the original instructions from my 1958 Locomotive Shed Directory. That's the reason why there may be pitfalls along the way and that's part of the fun. We didn't have drones in the 50s and 60s!

[@arthurthorpe5445]

@laticsfan I accept what you say just pointing out if the result is a dead end that does not help your quest.

[@ausfoodgarden]

@@laticsfan Ahh! That's why you don't check old ordnance survey maps against current ones to find your way either. I often wondered. I knew you used the old instructions as a guide but didn't realize your rule was to ONLY use that. Cheers!

[@laticsfan]

@@ausfoodgarden Yes, it's difficult at times as roads 'disappear' and new ones appear. I tend to do my research after the shed bash, for my own knowledge and for a bit of interest for followers.