Brayton Shed

Location type

Loco shed

Name and dates

Brayton Shed (1869-1895)

Opened on the Solway Junction Railway.

Chronology Dates

13/09/1869Solway Junction Railway
Annan [Shawhill] to Brayton opened to minerals. Brayton Shed opened at Brayton with two roads, sidings and a turntable in the junction between the Solway Junction Railway and the Maryport and Carlisle Railway.
  /  /1895Solway Junction Railway
Brayton Shed closed, but used to stable engines at night.
  /  /1904Solway Junction Railway
Brayton Shed demolished, turntable retained until at least 1923.
  /  /1921Solway Junction Railway
Brayton Shed site probably ceases to be used overnight when the Solway Viaduct closes.