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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As one inspection chamber is finished a deep hole is started further north along the site as the drains progress. Not exciting, but the groundworks are essential to any building. 13.03.2010 1361
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north over the Woodpax site. 06.03.2010 1125
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north over the Woodpax site. 06.03.2010 1127
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The north end of the Woodpax site. 06.03.2010 1128
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The excavation shown on 27.02.2010 is now a large deep drain. 06.03.2010 1129
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A general view north over the Woodpax site. 27.02.2010 0978
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A view south over the Woodpax site. The sandy surface on the right covers an infilled trench. 27.02.2010 0979
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The contractors are using these large devices to support their deep trenches as they slowly burrow north. 27.02.2010 0980
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south towards the site the amount of plant continues to increase as groundworks take place. 27.02.2010 0955
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The north end of the Woodpax site as preparations are made to lay drains. 20.02.2010 0670
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north with a pile of crushed rubble on the left. 20.02.2010 0674
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Some of the larger drain pipes awaiting installation. 20.02.2010 0677
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Rubble from the original concrete base on the site which has yet to be crushed. 20.02.2010 0676
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The pile driver awaiting action. 20.02.2010 0673
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Part of the area has been levelled and compacted, using (in part) the crushed rubble pictured earlier. 20.02.2010 0672
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Now looking south the levelled area can be seen on the left. 20.02.2010 0675
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south towards the original position of the station buildings. Pipes are ready for installation. 20.02.2010 0671
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
An overview of the northern part of the site, looking from the footbridge. 20.02.2010 0668
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Groundworks on the southern part of the site are moving slowly northwards. This view looks south from the footbridge. 20.02.2010 0669
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The sign on the dumper Groundwork and Civil Engineering says it all, with the emphasis on groundwork. This view looks north at the northern part of the Woodpax site with pipes of various sizes in view. 13.02.2010 0503
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north from further down the site. On the left is a pile driving machine. 13.02.2010 0505
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking west, the excavator is breaking up the concrete slab which formed the base for the former buildings on the site, and generating more rubble in the process. 13.02.2010 0501
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north from about half way down the Woodpax site. Pipes are ready for installation on the left. 13.02.2010 0507
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south the site is beginning to be levelled. 13.02.2010 0504
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from about the mid-point of the site virtually all of the original station building except the facade has now vanished. 13.02.2010 0506
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking from the footbridge at the southern part of the site, where groundworks are beginning. 13.02.2010 0500
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Heritage Lottery Fund signs now greet visitors. 13.02.2010 0499
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A view north through the northern part of the Woodpax site on 30.01.2010. Pipes have been delivered for drains and debris continues to be cleared. 0176
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from the same point on 30.01.2010, as material is dug away in preparation for groundworks. 0175
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north from the footbridge it can be seen that the sidings have now completely vanished. 30.01.2010. Please note that the western side of the footbridge at Sheffield Park is currently closed. 0179
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from the footbridge towards the end of the lifted sidings. Some rails remain stacked on the right. 30.01.2010 0178
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The southern part of Platform 2 has now been fenced. Please note that Platform 2 at Sheffield Park is currently closed to visitors. 30.01.2010 0177
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Would you let THESE men demolish your sidings? 24.01.2010 0125
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The PWay team get to work lifting the Woodpax sidings. 24.01.2010 0077
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The PWay team get to work lifting the Woodpax sidings. 24.01.2010 0078
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The PWay team get to work lifting the Woodpax sidings. 24.01.2010 0006
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The PWay team get to work lifting the Woodpax sidings. 24.01.2010 0075
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The PWay team get to work lifting the Woodpax sidings. 24.01.2010 0076
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The PWay team get to work lifting the Woodpax sidings. 24.01.2010 0072
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The PWay team get to work lifting the Woodpax sidings. 24.01.2010 0015
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The remains of the Woodpax sidings await lifting after PWay have done their job. This view looks north. 24.01.2010 0123
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The remains of the Woodpax sidings await lifting after PWay have done their job. This view looks south. 24.01.2010 0130
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north along the former sidings towards the position of the buffer stops after the contractors plant had made it's presence felt. It was a tad muddy. 24.01.2010 0129
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Platform 2 at Sheffield Park is currently closed to allow access for the contractors. 24.01.2010 0028
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Platform 2 at Sheffield Park is currently closed to allow access for the contractors. 24.01.2010 0031
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Behind the fencing only the frames of the buildings remain. 24.01.2010 0013
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Behind the fencing only the frames of the buildings remain. 24.01.2010 0017
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Behind the fencing only the frames of the buildings remain. 24.01.2010 0018
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway

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