Replacing the Sheffield Park Ground Frame
Posted: 16th January 2026
Motorising the access to the yard
The Sheffield Park ground frame which controls access to the loco shed is being replaced by a motorised system. This requires extending some track circuits, replacing the timbers under the relevant points and adding the point motors. The opportunity is also being taken to replace some old 96lb bullhead rail with 95lb bullhead recovered from track relays. The replacement rail is worn but easily in good enough condition for use in a siding.
 
Left: The partly dismantled ground frame
Right: The dismantled ground frame indicators
 
Left: Point motor mounted but not yet connected. A terram, plastic, terram sandwich sids under the point timbers
Right: The 96lb rail has been removed to be replaced with 95lb
All image: Bruce Healey
