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