Stabling point

"Stabling" redirects here. For other uses, see Stable (disambiguation).

Workington stabling point in 1981, with locomotives from Classes 25, 40 and 47 parked between duties.

In the UK, a stabling point is a place where rail locomotives are parked while awaiting their next turn of duty. A stabling point may be fitted with a fuelling point and other minor maintenance facilities. A good example of this was Newport's Godfrey Road stabling point, which has since been closed. Stabling sidings can be just a few roads or large complexes like Feltham Sidings. They are sometimes electrified with a third rail or OLE.