Canton Closure??

37180sirdyfed · Post by **37180sirdyfed** » Sun Dec 28, 2003 8:58 pm

Is there any truth in that there will be some sort of closure at Cardiff Canton?? I recently heard that EWS are pulling out of CF and moving it's operations to MG?

thedarkness · Post by **thedarkness** » Sun Dec 28, 2003 10:28 pm

Canton is a DMU depot aswell i think.
I'd seriously appreciate any information people have on Canton depot, or depots {including berthing facilities} of Wessex trains, as they were talking about moving into Fratton depot or West Worthing. West Worthing is currently 'in use' by South Central, and the depot has then been ear marked as a preservation centre for Southern electrics, time will tell.
Anyway, any information on the future of Canton, or information on Wessex trains maintenance facilities is greatly appreciated

kyle14uk · Post by **kyle14uk** » Sun Dec 28, 2003 10:59 pm

Might be something on here: http://www.martinbray-ukloco.com/

thedarkness · Post by **thedarkness** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 12:22 am

Cheers Kyle. Found out some more info from that link

jjules · Post by **jjules** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 6:50 pm

Yes, Canton is a DMU depot. 158s galore at 4am!

We'll see what happens next year in terms of EWS then.

ca55ie · Post by **ca55ie** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 8:14 pm

Allocation - EWS - Class 08/09/37/60/66/67 (occasional class 56/59)
W+B - Class 142/143/150/153/158

Usual Classes - EWS - Class 08/09/37/60/66/67 (stored Class 08/37/56)
W+B - Class 142/143/150/153/158

Vantage Points - 1) The EWS depot can be viewed from passing trains on the Cardiff - Swansea mainline.

2) Turn left out of Cardiff Central Station into Wood Street. Continue along Wood Street for about 1 mile until you reach a cul-de-sac called De Croche Place on your left. Turn left into the cul-de-sac, and at the bottom there is a footbridge which provides access to the TMD for Staff. The public are currently allowed as far as the security gate on the far end of the bridge.

3) Viewing the Wales and Borders depot is the same as the EWS depot except that it can be seen when passing on the South side via the City Line between Cardiff Central and Ninian Park and between Cardiff Central and Grangetown on the Barry Island/Penarth route.

Depot Permits - Not Issued

Nearest Station - Cardiff Central

courtesy of http://www.thejunction.org.uk Gareth Mcmurray

thedarkness · Post by **thedarkness** » Mon Dec 29, 2003 9:33 pm

I've just recieved an email from the guy who runs that website, explaining abit more about the closure. Apparently the freight depot is closing, but then being re opened by Bombardier or something like that.

ca55ie · Post by **ca55ie** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 9:28 am

tell 'im to join the forum, he's a good guy