Buxton Traction Maintenance Depot (TMD)

Buxton Traction Maintenance Depot (TMD) was a significant railway facility located in Buxton, Derbyshire, England. Situated to the immediate north of Buxton railway station, it played a crucial role in the maintenance and servicing of locomotives and multiple units operating in the Peak District and surrounding areas. Opened in 1957 under British Rail, Buxton TMD was designated with the depot code "BX." The depot primarily serviced diesel multiple units (DMUs), including Classes 104 and 108. It also accommodated a variety of diesel locomotives, such as Classes 08, 20, 25, 31, 37, 45, and 47. At its peak, the depot housed between 20 and 30 engines at any given time.

In the mid-1990s, with the decline in freight traffic and the introduction of new multiple units, the depot's role became less critical. Consequently, Buxton TMD was closed in the late 1990s. From 1994 to 1997, it continued to serve as a fuelling point until fuelling facilities were established at Peak Forest, leading to the transfer of locomotive stabling to that location. After its closure, the depot was left to deteriorate, with many of its structures and tracks remaining intact. The site became a subject of interest for urban explorers, who documented its decaying state in the 2010s. Despite its abandonment, there have been discussions about the potential reopening of Buxton TMD due to the increasing heavy rail traffic in the Greater Manchester and Derbyshire areas. The building was demolished in the late 2010’s leaving the site empty.

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