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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Looking down from the roof at the southern end of the site. 28.07.2010. Appropriate safety precautions were taken by the site manager. This area is absolutely out of bounds 3426
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A slightly longer lens looks south from the carriage shed roof towards the water tower and the original engine shed. 28.07.2010 3423. Appropriate safety precautions were taken by the site manager. This area is absolutely out of bounds.
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking down from the carriage shed roof towards the plant room and toilet area. 28.07.2010 3428. Appropriate safety precautions were taken by the site manager. This area is absolutely out of bounds.
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Working on the plant room and toilet area. 28.07.2010 3435
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking through the carriage shed roof towards the museum area, where the structural floor is being laid. 28.07.2010 3437. Appropriate safety precautions were taken by the site manager. This area is absolutely out of bounds.
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Back on ground level, this shot looks up at the museum area, which is being constructed in part behind the facade of the original Platform 2 building. 28.07.2010 3444
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Now standing behind the facade and looking south as the base of the museum floor is laid. 28.07.2010 3477
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from the northern end of the Platform 2 facade. The carriage shed is on the right, at a lower level. 28.07.2010 3471
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The site manager clarifies the requirements on an awkward angle of the museum floor. 28.07.2010 3476
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north through the northern end of the museum. 28.07.2010 3470
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Building the wall between the museum and the carriage shed. 28.07.2010 3478
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Building the wall between the museum and the carriage shed. 28.07.2010 3467
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from the northern end of the museum. 28.07.2010 3468
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The rear of Withyham signal box, which appears to require some TLC in due course. 28.07.2010 3469
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The front of Withyham signal box, protected from the weather. This view looks south. 28.07.2010 3415
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Meccano set anyone? And it all fits...! 28.07.2010 3473
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Archie meanders past as the work continues. 28.07.2010 3462
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The old pump house adjacent to the River Ouse has been preserved, and the edge of the site is protected by a large gabion wall. 25.07.2010 3380
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Safety nets being fitted to the carraige shed prior to the installation of the roof. 25.07.2010 3379
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Safety nets being fitted to the carraige shed prior to the installation of the roof. 25.07.2010 3378
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The carriage shed framework now extends the whole length of the Woodpax site. 18.07.2010 3202
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The northern end of the carriage shed framework. 18.07.2010 3204
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south towards the carriage shed from the River Ouse bridge. 18.07.2010 3199
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The carriage shed framework, looking south. 18.07.2010 3200
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The north end of the carriage shed. 18.07.2010 3201
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A closer view of the framework looking south. 18.07.2010 3207
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Now the framework is complete a start has been made on fitting the roof panels. 18.07.2010 3208
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The full length of the carriage shed viewed from the footbridge at Sheffield Park. 18.07.2010 3219
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The full length of the carriage shed viewed from the footbridge at Sheffield Park. 18.07.2010 3216
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The carriage shed, with the Museum area towards the centre of the picture. 18.07.2010 3214
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south toward the new signal box. 18.07.2010 3209
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The new signal box has been lowered into position, but remains covered. 18.07.2010 3211
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The water crane has been reinstated, and is working. 18.07.2010 3198
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The water crane has been reinstated, and is working. 18.07.2010 3213
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A general view of the Woodpax site on 07.07.2010 3031
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The carriage shed on the left, with the museum area towards the right of the picture. 07.07.2010 3032
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking north from the southern end of the site, towards the carriage shed. On the right is the new dock siding to the rear of Platform 2. 07.07.2010 3036
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
A closer view of the new dock siding at the rear of Platform 2. 07.07.2010 3038
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Slightly further north up the site, approaching the carriage shed. 07.07.2010 3037
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The southern end of the carriage shed, looking north. 07.07.2010 3035
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from the north end of the current framework. Exactly half has been erected. Further steel was due on 8 July, with erection of the remaining half of the framework due to start at once. 07.07.2010 3045
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The western foundation pads ready for the erection of the second half of the shed. 07.07.2010 3040
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The eastern foundation pads, looking north. 07.07.2010 3041
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south from the northern end of the site. 07.07.2010 3046
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
Looking south down the site, with Sheffield Park Station on the left. 07.07.2010 3048
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The base for the signal box, which will form part of the public display area. 07.07.2010 3033
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The signal box base, nearing completion. 07.07.2010 3034
Woodpax Heritage Lottery Fund HLF Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Bluebell Railway
The signal box base, nearing completion. 07.07.2010 3043
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