The Lost Locomotive Shed of Eastfield 65A – Glasgow’s Forgotten Railway Giant

Описание: The Lost Locomotive Shed of Eastfield 65A – Glasgow’s Forgotten Railway Giant

Eastfield Shed, officially known as 65A, was once one of Glasgow’s most important and iconic railway depots. Opened in 1904, it was built to relieve the pressure on the already overworked Cowlairs Works nearby. With its impressive 14-road brick-built structure, towering clock, and coaling stage, Eastfield became a true landmark on the approach to Glasgow, recognised instantly by generations of railwaymen, spotters, and local residents.

During the steam era, Eastfield was home to a fascinating variety of locomotives. The small but powerful North British J88s and Y9s worked the city’s sharply curved industrial lines, while larger locomotives like the Class V3s handled suburban passenger services. In time, even these were replaced by VR-built Class 4s. Engines such as No. 45337 would meet their end here, stripped for spares before being sent for scrap—a reflection of the changing times.

Steam at Eastfield came to a dramatic end in November 1966, with the shed quickly converted to maintain diesel locomotives. The NBL Type 2s, built locally in Glasgow, symbolised the transition, while the dependable Class 26s and the powerful Class 37s would come to dominate the depot in the 1970s and 1980s. Eastfield also maintained Class 20s, 27s, 47s, and even DMUs, making it one of the most diverse depots in Scotland.

The shed remained a hive of activity throughout the diesel era, with its facilities including a wheel lathe and even snowploughs to keep Scotland’s lines clear in winter. For railway enthusiasts, Eastfield was legendary—a place where steam, diesel, and modern traction overlapped across decades.

But by the early 1990s, Eastfield’s days were numbered. The depot finally closed in 1993, and demolition followed shortly afterwards, wiping away the clock tower, the sheds, and most traces of its rich history. For many, it was the end of an era.

However, the story of Eastfield didn’t end there. In the 2000s, a new, smaller depot was constructed on the original site to service ScotRail’s modern DMU fleet, including Class 158s and 170s. So while the grand steam and diesel sheds of Eastfield are lost, the ground they stood on continues to serve Scotland’s railways—keeping alive a tradition that stretches back more than a century.

In this video, we’ll take you through the full story of Eastfield 65A—from its construction and steam-era glory, through its diesel years, to its closure and what remains of the site today.

If you enjoy exploring the lost railways of Britain, forgotten depots, and the nostalgia of the steam and diesel eras, then this is the video for you.

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