Annesley Loco Sheds and Yards
By David Amos
Images of Annesley Loco Sheds taken by David Dykes during the period c1962 to c1965. The yards closed down during 1965 and the loco shed officially closed on 3rd January 1966. Annesley MPD (Motive Power Depot) supplied loco's for the famous Annesley to Woodford freight runs known as "Annesley Runners".
The famous DIDO workmans train ran until the early 1960s. It travelled between Bulwell, Hucknall and Annesley MPD and back several times a day, usually via the former Leen Valley Great Northern line. Hence DIDO stood for "Day In Day Out".
My Uncle Ged, my Dad's eldest brother, was a fireman at Annesley MPD for seventeen years. He emigrated to Australia in 1969.
Around ten-years ago I was asked at Burton Railway Club why it was always difficult to find Annesley sheds. My answer was "because they were at Newstead"!