Knottingley Traction Maintenance Depot
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Image: © Adrian Taylor Taken: 21 Feb 2026
The inspection pit on Road 1 in the Traction Shed in DB Cargo’s Knottingley Traction Maintenance Depot. The Depot is operated by DB Cargo and maintains a fleet of Class 66 diesel-electric freight locomotives.
