Sheffield Park Carriage Shed (Woodpax HLF Project) 2011

The Woodpax site formed the basis for Phase 3 of Operation Undercover, which provided covered accomodation for up to 17 carriages, a new museum building, a new locomotive washout pit, and the repair and reconstruction of the platform buildings and canopy and provision of toilets on platform 2 at Sheffield Park Station. The total project cost was £3.9 million, of which £2.875 million was covered by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Please note that the Sheffield Park Carriage Shed and the Locomotive Washout Pit are strictly out of bounds except to authorised personnel.

Three collections feature the construction of the Sheffield Park Carriage Shed, covering 2012, 2011 and 2009-2010 respectively. Together there are approximately 1260 photos available, arranged in roughly date order, with the most recent at the start of each gallery.

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The southern side of the large rain water tank. 09.03.2011 6127
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The southern side of the water tank. Overflow pipes were being fitted which will take water to the drain shown when the tank is full. 09.03.2011 6135
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A hole (arrowed) has been drilled to allow pipes from the new water tank to enter the water tower. 09.03.2011 6131
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Adjacent to the water tower is what appears to be a capped well. This is assumed to relate to extraction of water from the adjacent river. 09.03.2011 6132
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A river runs adjacent to the site of the new water tank. A safety fence and lifebelt were in situ during the works. 09.03.2011 6125
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Adjacent to the water tower the river runs east under the track through a large culvert. The watercourse subsequently turns north, runs adjacent to the car park, and flows into the River Ouse. 09.03.2011 6133 More pictures of the course of the river appear in the collection relating to the locomotive wash out pit.
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A close up of the point at which the river approaches the culvert which runs east under the railway. 09.03.2011 6134
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
An unusual view looking up inside the Sheffield Park water tower. The tank is above the wooden roof. 09.03.2011 6141
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The nearby contractor's yard seems to have acquired a brake van. 09.03.2011 6126
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking along the length of Platform 2 as it begins to emerge from the construction phase. 12.02.2011 5849
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north along Platform 2 with the Plant Room and Toilets nearest the camera. 12.02.2011 5848
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A general view of the Woodpax site on 24.02.2011 5986
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking towards the carriage shed from the footbridge. 24.02.2011 5985
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The carriage shed is now almost completely clear, this view looking south from the northern end. 24.02.2011 5920
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The ladder to the bat loft in its final state. As there is no lower section the sale of tickets to the bats may be awkward. 24.02.2011 5919
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The northern door is now a fire escape, and the emergency lights are shining, having been connected. Some work remains on the step below the door. 24.02.2011 5922
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north up the shed from a point near the Pullman Room. 24.02.2011 5916
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The wall of the Pullman Room, which is now complete. 24.02.2011 5917
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from a point near the Pullman Room. 24.02.2011 5923
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Putting the finishing touches to the cleaners area. 24.02.2011 5935
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north from the southern entrance to the shed. A few items connected with fitting out remain stored near the door. 24.02.2011 5925
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The contrast in light makes it very difficult for visitors to see inside the shed if the lights are not on. 24.02.2011 5926
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The rainwater harvesting pipes are at last connected (indicated by the green arrow) and the boundary fence below them is also virtually finished. 24.02.2011 5927
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south out of the carriage shed. Water is no longer draining into this area. 24.02.2011 5934
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A view south towards the dock. The area is still wet, but some parts supported my weight with care. The area should now drain over the next few weeks. 24.02.2011 5928
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The rainwater harvesting pipes run south towards the water tower on top of the boundary fence. 24.02.2011 5929
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking down into the dock area from the roof. 24.02.2011 6016
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from the footbridge. 24.02.2011 5990
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north along the dock. 24.02.2011 5933
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north towards the carriage shed from the end of Platform 2. 24.02.2011 5932
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Although mainly hidden by earth a low gabion wall has been added adjacent to the boundary fence. The cage can just be seen near the green arrow. This is assumed to improve stability and drainage near the fence. 24.02.2011 5995
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The rainwater tank has yet to arrive on site, but a gentleman (out of shot) was working on the existing frame in preparation for its delivery. For the time being water is flowing out of the pipe seen on the top of the fence. 24.02.2011 5991
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north along the length of Platform 2. 24.02.2011 6030
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The Plant Room and toilet block, with the new canopy behind. 24.02.2011 6029
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south along Platform 2. The barriers were in place as the platform was open to passengers. 24.02.2011 6043
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Platform 2, with the Plant Room nearest the camera. 24.02.2011 5983
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south along the Platform 2 facade. 24.02.2011 5937
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south in the original Museum area. 24.02.2011 5945
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
One of the audio visual units. 24.02.2011 5946
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north towards the door to the new Museum area. 24.02.2011 5949
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south past the original facade inside the original Museum area. 24.02.2011 5982
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north in the new Museum area as the fitting out progresses. The various subject areas are obvious. 24.02.2011 5952
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north in the new Museum area as the fitting out progresses. 24.02.2011 5955
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north in the new Museum area as the fitting out progresses. 24.02.2011 5958
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from the northern end of the Museum. 24.02.2011 5964
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south in the new Museum area. 24.02.2011 5962
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The exit doors with the emergency signs connected and shining green above the door. 24.02.2011 5973
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Installing the display panels. 24.02.2011 5968
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway

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