Leeds nostalgia: Memories of Neville Hill railway train maintenance depot

Neville Hill depot in Osmondthorpe is on the Leeds to Selby Line, 3.5 km to the east of Leeds City station. It was constructed in 1899 by the North Eastern Railway at a cost of £132,971, with the facility being extended in 1904. A DMU shed is believed to have been added in 1958 along with servicing facilities for diesels although main line locomotives such as Class 45s were still being stabled outside the old brick-built steam shed in 1961. A completely new set of buildings were opened in 1969 to cater for diesel locomotives, DMUs, and coaching stock. This included a new carriage cleaning plant, an 800 foot (244 m) inspection pit and a repair shed. In 1987, the depot had an allocation of Class 08 shunters. Classes 101, 108, 110, 111, 141, 142, 144 and 150 DMUs and High Speed Trains were also allocated. These photos plucked from the YEP archive showcase the trains which have past through the depot and feature the staff who have help keep the railway on track. READ MORE: 12 lost Leeds railway stations you may remember LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia