Named Locomotives
Locomotives named after Laira shed have been:
- 3338 (3326 from 1912) Laira GWR Bulldog Class 4-4-0 steam locomotive
- 08641 Laira British Rail Class 08 0-6-0 diesel shunting locomotive
- 43179 Pride of Laira British Rail Class 43 (HST) power car
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