LU SSL Signals & Track Rivers Depot, Barking

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LU SSL Signals & Track Rivers Depot, Barking Sept 23, 2011 15:17:33 GMT

Post by Deep Level on Sept 23, 2011 15:17:33 GMT

Every time I walk down Wakering Road in Barking (which is very often) I've been seeing works being carried out in an abandoned building alongside Barking Station, I had a though that it could be LU related as I've seen LU vans parked outside sometimes but then ruled it out as it's not actually attached to the station. However I walked past it yesterday and noticed that the scaffolding had gone and the work had been finished and a sign above the door answered my question.

It is now the London Underground SSL Signals & Track Rivers Depot, Wakering Road, Barking.

I was wondering if someone could explain what exactly the purpose of this is without stating the obvious ;D.

Thanks, here are some pics (Click for larger images):

Deep Level Posts: 1,793	LU SSL Signals & Track Rivers Depot, Barking Sept 23, 2011 16:50:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deep Level on Sept 23, 2011 16:50:24 GMT I never said LU abandoned it.

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LU SSL Signals & Track Rivers Depot, Barking Sept 28, 2011 9:10:48 GMT

Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2011 9:10:48 GMT

as it says on the tin a super (there words) track and signals depot for the east end of the district. it uses the old NR Relay Room and the old signal cabin which was last used in BR days. It is named after a person who is retiring next month after many years of service.

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LU SSL Signals & Track Rivers Depot, Barking Sept 28, 2011 10:22:10 GMT

Post by programmes1 on Sept 28, 2011 10:22:10 GMT

Sept 28, 2011 9:10:48 GMT @aetearlscourt said:

as it says on the tin a super (there words) track and signals depot for the east end of the district. it uses the old NR Relay Room and the old signal cabin which was last used in BR days. It is named after a person who is retiring next month after many years of service.

John is calling it a day a really nice person, you will be telling me next that Peter B is leaving.

There was a young man of Darjeeling,
Who rode on the District to Ealing;
A sign on the door
Said "Don't spit on the floor"
So he jumped up and spat on the ceiling.

Post by Deep Level on Sept 23, 2011 15:17:33 GMT

Post by Deep Level on Sept 23, 2011 16:50:24 GMT

Post by Deleted on Sept 28, 2011 9:10:48 GMT

Post by programmes1 on Sept 28, 2011 10:22:10 GMT