1984, during the Merseyrail changeover from Class 503 to Class 508 electric multiple units, those units were also stored at the depot. The depot was closed on 25 November 1985, and demolished in July 1987.
The Merseyrail transition from Class 503 to Class 508 electric multiple units led to the storage of those units at the depot during a period when it was operational. The depot closed on November 25, 1985, and was demolished in July 1987.