Sheffield Park Workshop Extension (Woodpax HLF Project)
This collection features the construction of the Workshop extension. The gallery also includes pictures of the temporary relocation of the original Loco Lobby. The new building will include improved facilities for staff and volunteers. Please note that this site is strictly out of bounds except to authorised personnel.
The gallery is in date order with the most recent pictures at the start of the collection.
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By 06.04.2012 the main structural beams for the first floor and the roof had been erected. 4353
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
By 06.04.2012 the main structural beams for the first floor and the roof had been erected. The section of the building south of the current building and the interlocking beams that form the base for the first floor will soon follow. 4363
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
By 06.04.2012 the main structural beams for the first floor and the roof had been erected. The section of the building south of the current building and the interlocking beams that form the base for the first floor will soon follow. 4364
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
By 06.04.2012 the main structural beams for the first floor and the roof had been erected. The crane had moved steel beams for the southern end off the tramway to allow the locomotive Captain Baxter to leave the depot by road for commitments elsewhere. 4367
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
By 06.04.2012 the main structural beams for the first floor and the roof had been erected. The crane had moved steel beams for the southern end off the tramway to allow the locomotive Captain Baxter to leave the depot by road for commitments elsewhere. 4365
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
The existing tramway passes quite close to the steel upright on the south eastern corner that forms the main support for the southern first floor and roof beams. 06.04.2012 4366
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Bolts pre-inserted into the concrete foundations which are used to secure the steel to the foundations. 06.04.2012 4369
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Additional drains for the new building have been constructed, and run south east under the tramway to connect with existing services. 06.04.2012 4368
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
A general view of the Workshop site looking south. 03.04.2012 4201
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
A general view of the Workshop site looking south. 03.04.2012 4178
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
A general view of the Workshop site looking south, with the majority of the main first floor beams in place. 03.04.2012 4189
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
A general view of the Workshop site looking south, with the majority of the main first floor beams in place. 03.04.2012 4175
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Some of the steel beams laid out ready for lifting. 03.04.2012 4185
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Some of the steel beams laid out ready for lifting. 03.04.2012 4188
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Some of the steel beams laid out ready for lifting. 03.04.2012 4173
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4211
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4212
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4213
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4214
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4215
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4216
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4217
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4218
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4219
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4220
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4221
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4222
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4223
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4224
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4225
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4226
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4227
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4228
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Lifting and moving the main beam for the southern end of the Workshops into position (a series of pictures). 03.04.2012 4229
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Bolting the main beams into position. The brackets that can be seen hold the beams that support the floor. 03.04.2012 4195
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Removing some rain water pipes to allow the beams to be lowered. 03.04.2012 4205
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Removing some rain water pipes to allow the beams to be lowered. 03.04.2012 4206
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Unloading the steel from the lorry. 03.04.2012 4202
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Unloading the steel from the lorry. 03.04.2012 4186
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Unloading the steel from the lorry. 03.04.2012 4196
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Unloading the steel from the lorry. 03.04.2012 4187
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Unloading the steel from the lorry. 03.04.2012 4210
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
The eastern vertical beams looking north. 03.04.2012 4207
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
The eastern vertical beams looking south. 03.04.2012 4184
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
The eastern vertical beams looking north. 03.04.2012 4192
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Looking north along the tramway. 03.04.2012 4204
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Concrete has now been poured in the foundations. This view looks south. 25.03.2012 4114
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway
Concrete has now been poured in the foundations. This view looks north. 25.03.2012 4122
WoodpaxHeritage Lottery FundHLFSheffield ParkAbove Workshop FacilitiesAWFWorkshopsBluebell Railway