Shedplate 70E Reading South 1949-December 1962, then Salisbury September 1962-July 1967. The ex SECR shed at Reading had just 17 locos allocated in 1950 and was to lose them all by 1957. It continued as a steam servicing shed until closure in January 1965. Ex LSWR Salisbury, formerly 72B, had around 35 locos when it used this code. Almost its entire allocation consisted of West Country, Battle of Britain and Merchant Navy Pacifics. Face restored condition with typical Southern region casting marks on the front.