Sheffield Park Carriage Shed (Woodpax HLF Project) 2009-2010

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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If you have created a roof you are entitled to put some banners on it! 15.08.2010 4066
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Anniversary greetings for Bluebell from it's main contractor. 15.08.2010 4083
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north with the carriage shed on the left and the Museum building on the extreme right. 06.08.2010 3611
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north in the carriage shed, with preparations in progress to lay the first half of the concrete floor. 06.08.2010 3613
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north in the carriage shed, with preparations in progress to lay the first half of the concrete floor. 06.08.2010 3615
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north in the carriage shed, with preparations in progress to lay the first half of the concrete floor. 06.08.2010 3614
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north in the carriage shed, with preparations in progress to lay the first half of the concrete floor. 06.08.2010 3612
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north in the carriage shed, with preparations in progress to lay the first half of the concrete floor. 06.08.2010 30001
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Prior to laying the concrete a base layer of finely crushed concrete is laid, scraped approximately level, and then rolled to a flat surface. 06.08.2010 3616
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south as the crushed concrete is laid down. Only the southern half of the floor is currently being laid. The contractors will then complete other tasks whilst this area cures. 06.08.2010 3601
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Rolling the floor ready for the layer of plastic that goes directly under the concrete. 06.08.2010 3603
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Preparing for the concrete to be poured. 06.08.2010 3602
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Preparing for the concrete to be poured. 06.08.2010 3605
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Now in the museum area, and looking south behind the original Platform 2 facade. 06.08.2010 3609
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The northern part of the Museum area, looking north towards the new signal box. 06.08.2010 3607
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The northern part of the Museum area, looking north towards the new signal box. 06.08.2010 3617
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The Museum area looking south. 06.08.2010 3608
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The Museum wall adjacent to Platform 2, looking south. For those who are expecting a blockwork wall, there is a small clue in the picture! 06.08.2010 3606
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The Museum wall adjacent to Platform 2, looking north. For those who are expecting a blockwork wall, there is a small clue in the picture! 06.08.2010 3618
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The southern area of the site was neat and level. Unfortunately rain and contractor's plant do not mix... 06.08.2010 3600
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The new luxury accommodation for the bats, under construction and looking south. 06.08.2010 3619
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A general view of the site as B473 arrives at Sheffield Park with a service train. 28.07.2010 3525
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A view of the Woodpax carriage shed, looking north from the footbridge at Sheffield Park Station. 28.07.2010 3512
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Changing angle the carriage shed is on the left, with the museum area towards the centre of the picture. 28.07.2010 3515
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Contractors work to install the structural floor behind Platform 2 (the concrete blockwork that takes the weight and which subsequently receives the cosmetic finish selected by the client). 28.07.2010 30013
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north from the southern end of the site with the dock siding to the rear of Platform 2 on the right. This area is essentially finished with the exception of some coping stones to go on the dock. It will be cleared for track laying in due course. 28.07.2010 3439
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Slightly further north, and looking towards the carriage shed. 28.07.2010 3440
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The entrance to the carriage shed with safety nets above to cater for the installation of the roof. 28.07.2010 3442
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Inside the carriage shed and looking north from the southern end. The concrete floor will be laid in about two weeks. 28.07.2010 3447
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
About half way along the carriage shed, looking north, with some roof panels fitted. 28.07.2010 3449
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking back south with the safety nets giving the first impression of a roof. 28.07.2010 30001
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north towards the northern end of the shed. It can be seen that the main roof panels have been fitted. 28.07.2010 3463
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
At the north end of the shed a loft is being built for bats, a specific condition of the construction. 28.07.2010 3453
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A second view of the new luxury accommodation for the bats. 28.07.2010 30005
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The inside of the bat loft, with construction in progress. The temporary building north of the site will subsequently be removed. 28.07.2010 30006
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from the north end of the carriage shed. 28.07.2010 3454
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south about half way down the shed. 28.07.2010 3464
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
On the eastern side the raised area that will form the museum is being built, and the new signal box can be seen covered in the blue sheet. 28.07.2010 3465
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The western side of the carriage shed looking south. 28.07.2010 3458
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The western side of the carriage shed looking north. 28.07.2010 3459
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The eastern side of the carriage shed looking north. 28.07.2010 3479
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Now on the roof of the carriage shed, looking north. 28.07.2010 3419
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Roof panels awaiting installation. 28.07.2010 3420
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking down from the roof at the southern end of the site. The area of crushed concrete being compacted by the digger will hold the Isfield Building that will be the Bulleid Society book shop. Steps give access to the carriage shed level. 28.07.2010 3427
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
As work progresses it becomes challenging to find room for materials and waste. The southern end of the site is being used to accommodate both for a short period. 28.07.2010 3424
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
An unusual view of the shop and administration block from the roof of the carriage shed. 28.07.2010 3431
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A vast number of pictures of the site are taken from the footbridge. This is the view looking the other way! 28.07.2010 3429
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Changing angle slightly this view looks south from the roof of the carriage shed towards Sheffield Park Shed. 28.07.2010 3421
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway

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