Engine Running Shed and associated locomotive facilities, Carnforth - Lancaster
Engine shed for steam locomotive stabling and servicing built between 1940-44. Rectangular plan form of six standard gauge tracks with full length inspection pits and wheel drop pit to the eastern track way. Associated facilities include a range of machine shops flanked by stores and offices. The wheel shop has its wheel lathe served by a travelling crane which crosses the eastern most line. At the northern end of the range are a sand drier, store and loading platform. The condition of the reinforced concrete frame is very poor and deteriorating.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- Carnforth: Engine Shed And Associated Facilities Including The Locomotive Turntable
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1342134
- Local Planning Authority:
- Lancaster
- Site Type:
- Industrial > Engineering industry site
Location
- Building Name:
- Engine Running Shed and associated locomotive facilities
- Locality:
- Carnforth
- County:
- Lancashire
- District / Borough:
- Lancaster
- Parish:
- Carnforth
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Region:
- North West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Part occupied/part in use
- Priority:
- A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- A
- Ownership:
- Commercial company
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, CA
Contact Details
Peter Barlow 0161 242 1403
