The yard was probably opened by the LNER and closed by BR during the 1970s when part of it was officially listed as a Stabling Point (Sub to Healey Mills Diesel Depot). Whilst most of the yard was abandoned, the northern part was occupied by the Crofton Diesel Depot [Bombardier], located at SE36751910 and opened in February 2001.
Facilities;
The loco stabled in the yard and was serviced at Ardsley MPD until October 1965 and subsequently at Healey Mills Diesel Depot
Locomotive Allocation & Duties;
85 Used for shunting and manœuvring materials and wagons around the yard [Oct 1960-April 1969 (Stored OOU)]

Centred on SE36751908. At the end of a spur from the Wakefield to Pontefract [Monkhill] line, 2½ miles south east of
Wakefield Kirkgate Station

Departmental Locomotive No.85 stored out of use at Crofton PW Depot on April 18th, 1970.                            Richard Day Collection