sheds in the modern era The maintenance of the new diesel locomotives in filthy steam sheds soon proved difficult and, although some old sheds survived, many new diesel depots were built on new sites or on the sites of the old steam sheds. The major problem was the disposal of oil, which initially was left lying around causing pollution and safety issues. The new depots were equipped to deal with diesel fuel and the ability to access the underside, as well as upper body work, was improved. The tasks were not that much different in that diesel locomotives were fuelled rather than coaled, although they did require water as early diesels were equipped with steam generators for train heating purposes. Since privatisation in the UK, some depots are now operated by the train builders who maintain the trains under contract with train operators. Stabling and fuelling points Around railway networks, there are locations just used for the coaling/fuelling of locomotives and the stabling of stock, either overnight or between duties. These are generally not regarded as engine sheds. See also Ausbesserungswerk Bahnbetriebswerk Bus garage Conservation and restoration of rail vehicles List of British Railways shed codes Roundhouse Ipswich engine shed Railway workshop Rail yard Stratford TMD York engine sheds and locomotive works References External links Example boiler washout video Railway depots Railway workshops Locomotives Maintenance