Cathays railway works the Cardiff Valleys Division, under the Loans and Guarantees Act (1929): the track layout was improved; a new corrugated roof installed; and a new ramp added to the GWR standard-pattern single-road coaling stage. By 1950 under British Railways, the combined depots of Cathays and Radyr (Code:88A), had a complement of 82 locomotives, all tank-types: 2x2-8-2T; 62x0-6-2T; 15x0-6-0T; 3x0-4-2T. In 1959 the shed was divided to cope with the introduction of diesel multiple units. In 1961 the shed closed to steam, and all steam locomotives were moved to Radyr. The shed closed completely in November 1964, with the opening of the
Fairwater, Double Bay have important collections of historic species and they visually support this planting theme. The 1991 Woollahra Significant Tree Register lists the following trees located on "Fairwater": The stable is of brick construction with a timber-framed gable roof. The bricks used in the construction, being a dark red, are different in colour to that found in the main house. The residence is a double storey structure of brick construction with a timber-framed roof originally constructed in 1882 with additions , and in particular from 1910s. The exterior appearance is characterised by the use of a brick, which is pale yellow in