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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Ducts in the floor for signals to aid shunting, fitted with cord to allow cables to be pulled. 03.02.2011 5645
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The second support for the Platform 2 canopy, currently stored in the shed. 03.02.2011 5647
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The two new posts that will support the extension to the Platform 2 canopy. They have been prepared to a very high standard. 03.02.2011 5649
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The carriage shed has every modern convenience, but I hope they will be installed somewhere a little more private.... 03.02.2011 5648
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Not exciting, but essential. A small area for the cleaners has now been created and equipped. 03.02.2011 5655
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north from the southern end of the shed. The only materials remaining inside are those required for the current fitting out. 03.02.2011 5651
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south out of the shed. The waste material will be removed at a later stage, when the area has drained. On the right the pipe for the rainwater harvesting has almost reached the shed. On the left the stairs give access to the rear of Platform 2. 03.02.2011 5654
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking down from the roof it can be seen that the approach to the shed remains waterlogged, with standing water obvious. This situation will not improve until the rainwater harvesting can be connected. The collection tank has yet to arrive on site. The decision to defer track laying appears to have been very wise. 03.02.2011 5684
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A view south from the footbridge, with the rainwater harvesting pipe on the right, disappearing south towards the water tower. 03.02.2011 5638
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north towards the carriage shed with the new fence and pipe on the left. 03.02.2011 5731
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking towards Turners Sidings, or should that be Woodpax? 03.02.2011 5732
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The shed seen from the public area. The gate marks the boundary of public access. 03.02.2011 5656
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
At the northern end of the Museum the steps to the signal box were being trial fitted. The section of the rail preventing access to the Museum door behind will be removed, and a gate will be fitted to prevent visitors descending the steps into the Pullman servicing area, which will not be open to the public. 03.02.2011 5678
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north inside the northern end of the Museum. There are glimpses of the new floor, but the majority of the area is covered to protect it from the muddy boots of, err, photographers... 03.02.2011 5669
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north through the full length of the northern section of the Museum. 03.02.2011 5672
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The reverse of the previous view, looking south, with a painter finishing his work. Heaters were being used to dry the paint. 03.02.2011 5675
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A second view south in the northern section of the Museum. 03.02.2011 5670
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Services for the Museum were being enclosed for protection. 03.02.2011 5674
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The southern end of the Museum is shining, the gloss paint having just been applied. A latex floor had just been laid and was drying. This is the northern end, the door leading to the new Museum area. 03.02.2011 5666
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south, the section behind the facade was also shining. I resisted the temptation to write Derek woz 'ere in the smooth floor... 03.02.2011 5667
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
New doors have been fitted to the northern end of the Museum, and had just been painted. Getting in to take the pictures was somewhat entertaining, but there are no finger marks on the doors (at least, not mine). 03.02.2011 5634
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
One of the new windows, complete with brick and stone detail. 03.02.2011 5676
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
One of the false windows, with stone surround. To answer the obvious question, black glass is about to the fitted, so the wall will be hidden. 03.02.2011 5677
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south along Platform 2 past the new Museum building. The final platform surface will be laid later this month, weather permitting. 03.02.2011 5633
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Work was continuing on the Isfield building. 03.02.2011 5660
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Inside the Isfield building, looking south. 03.02.2011 5658
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Inside the Isfield building looking north. 03.02.2011 5659
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The Isfield building viewed from Platform 1. 03.02.2011 5738
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The floor had just been laid in the Pullman Room. 03.02.2011 5681
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The reverse of the previous view, looking north. 03.02.2011 5646
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The plumber had started fitting out the Pullman Room, but had been foiled by the man who laid the wet floor. 03.02.2011 5682
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Fittings are appearing in the toilets, but are currently covered to prevent damage. 03.02.2011 5664
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
On the western side of the shed the old uneven base of the Woodpax building was being broken out. A new concrete strip will be laid here to drain water away from the building. 03.02.2011 5718
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Yet more rubble to clear away! 03.02.2011 5719
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
$Someone will receive three penalty points for driving without due care and attention. Something has gone through the fence at the southern end of Platform 2 with sufficient force to take out a rail mounted sign in a large lump of concrete (not to mention the fence). Having conducted an extensive forensic investigation I can say it was red and almost certainly had rubber wheels or tracks. The contractors deny all knowledge. It missed the signal cables by a fraction. 03.02.2011 5716$
Someone will receive three penalty points for driving without due care and attention. Something has gone through the fence at the southern end of Platform 2 with sufficient force to take out a rail mounted sign in a large lump of concrete (not to mention the fence). Having conducted an extensive forensic investigation I can say it was red and almost certainly had rubber wheels or tracks. The contractors deny all knowledge. It missed the signal cables by a fraction. 03.02.2011 5716
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A general view of the Woodpax site looking north from the footbridge on 18.01.2011 5577
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from the footbridge. Excluding the resin top coat the platform has been surfaced, but the site area remains waterlogged. 18.01.2011 5575
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from the mouth of the carriage shed. The steps down from the platform and newly fitted handrail and fence are on the left. The posts on the right will hold the rainwater pipes and a new fence. It has not yet been possible to complete the rainwater harvesting pipes, and in the meantime water from the shed roof is draining into this area. 18.01.2011 5593
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The heat pump that draws heat from the surrounding ground to heat the building. 18.01.2011 5592
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A view south along the edge of the new dock behind the south end of Platform 2. 18.01.2011 5571
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north towards the shed from the end of Platform 2. 18.01.2011 5539
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The newly erected fence, and hoops to support the rainwater harvesting pipes, looking south. 18.01.2011 5540
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A view north from the water tower showing a section of the rainwater harvesting pipe that has already been installed. The new fence is a great improvement. 18.01.2011 5535
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
It has not yet proved possible to lower the rainwater tank on to it's base (seen here). The arrowed pipe will connect into the tank, filling it with rainwater from the roof of the new building. It will then be pumped up the water tower. 18.01.2011 5537
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Platform 2 has been blocked off by scaffolding in connection with the extension of the canopy, for which a possession was required. 18.01.2011 5538
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Scaffolding erected to allow the extension of the canopy on Platform 2. The reconditioned Isfield building is also in shot. 18.01.2011 5542
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Scaffolding erected to allow the extension of the canopy on Platform 2. 18.01.2011 5544
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Scaffolding erected to allow the extension of the canopy on Platform 2. 18.01.2011 5547
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway

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