Hidden away just south of Morden Underground Station, on the outskirts of London, lies the Morden Depot, a place steeped in history and buzzing with activity. This bustling depot was opened in 1926 when the City and South London Railway was extended from Clapham Common to Morden. It’s a fascinating place, and not just for train enthusiasts. It’s a window into the history of the London Underground, a place where you can almost feel the echoes of the past. It was here that the new Standard Stock was delivered in 1923, 1924, and 1925. They arrived by road, travelling on special bogies, towed by sturdy traction engines. It was a sight to behold as they were hoisted by gantries and lowered onto railway tracks. The depot is thought to be the first such facility on the London Underground to be called a ‘depot’. It is a fascinating blend of old and new, where the past meets the present. The depot became a meeting point for various types of trains, including the 1938 Stock, 1956 Stock, and 1959 Stock, before the Northern line became solely home to the newer 1995 Stock in the late 1990s. Today, the depot is a vital part of the London Underground network, where trains are regularly serviced, maintained, and repaired. It’s a hive of activity, a hidden world of engineering marvels, and a glimpse into the vital machinery that keeps London moving.
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