Summer 2011

 

A depot by the sea. An eleven-vehicle Class 375 formation is seen stabled in No. 1 road of the original carriage inspection shed. This was built with an asbestos-clad concrete frame, but the former has recently been replaced by corrugated metal. On the extreme right of this Hastings-bound view can just be seen the single-track to the carriage washer, behind the fence. © Wayne Walsh

 

Summer 2011

 

Today, the inspection shed is host only to those EMUs run by ''Southeastern'', which traverse the route via Tunbridge Wells. Hanging from the ceiling are yellow water pipes. © Wayne Walsh

 

Summer 2011

 

The elevated platform serves depot road Nos. 1 and 2. Note that the conductor rails end just over a carriage length before the buffer stops. © Wayne Walsh

 

Summer 2011

 

At the buffers is Class 375 No. 375618. Note the grey rectangular boards which appear at the buffer stops of

each line. These exist to protect workers, whilst carrying out graffiti cleaning, from the dangers of  theconductor rail and live electrical equipment below solebar level. They move the length of the shed upon the yellow runners. © Wayne Walsh