The former Buxton diesel depot was opened to great fanfare

in 1957, indeed a 1960 Pathé film exists estoling its modernity! After becoming synonymous with enthusiasts for its diversity of allocation, it was closed in 1995 with its sidings used to stable DMUs. The extensive site is still owned by DB Schenker but there are plans afoot to redevelop the site despite continuing rumours about its reopening for railway use.