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Bury EMU Depot

Bury EMU Depot
Location
Location Bury, Manchester
Coordinates 53°35′15″N 2°18′15″W / 53.5875°N 2.3042°W / 53.5875; -2.3042Coordinates: 53°35′15″N 2°18′15″W / 53.5875°N 2.3042°W / 53.5875; -2.3042
OS grid SD799102
Characteristics
Owner(s) British Rail
Depot code(s) BQ (1975-)
Type EMU
History
Closed 1965 (reopened 1973)
BR region London Midland
Former depot code(s)
  • 26D (1875-1963)
  • 9M (1963-1965)
  • BV (1973-1975)
Former rolling stock Class 504

Bury EMU Depot was an Electric Traction Depot located in Bury, Manchester, England. The depot was located on the west side of the line to the south of Bury railway station.

The depot code was BQ.

Originally a steam facility known as Buckley Wells depot, it was closed between 1965 and 1973. By 1983, Class 504 EMUs had been allocated to the depot. The depot is now used by the East Lancashire Railway.


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