Since the project to restore TPO M30272M started it has always been the NVR TPO groups intention to eventually construct a building in which to display the TPO when not in use. However, once the TPO project started to gain momentum an unexpected bequest was offered to purchase a support vehicle for the TPO. This resulted in the team having a rethink of its plans. There was now the opportunity to build not only a short mail train, but also to include a few passenger coaches and a museum in which to house this train and other mail related material.

As a result an eleven page proposal was developed and presented to the NVR Board, who wholeheartedly approved the scheme. As such Ferry Meadows yard was allocated to the project. Whilst planning has yet to start the following pictures show the potential that the site has. It will eventually contain a carriage shed for the vehicles to be restored in, a museum for the vehicles to be displayed in along with other road vehicles, an archive for rail related postal artefacts and an educational facility.

Looking west from the eastern most point of Ferry Meadows yard. Access to the yard from the main running line can just be seen on the right hand side. The platform is also seen on the right hand side.

Moving westwards slightly the space available for the access roads to the new shed can be imagined.

Once past the undergrowth the site opens up to reveal the space that is available to us. The siding on the right needs to be moved slightly to allow for the planned second platform at Ferry Meadows.

The west end of the sight showing the space that will be available for the workshop, museum and archive. It is at this point that the land opens up to give us many options to build a museum to be proud of.

The view looking eastward showing the 'new' station building. This was moved brick by brick from the now defunct Fletton Goods depot.

During 2000 and 2001 the team will start to draw up the plans for this site and start the process of raising the money required to fund it. This will obviously have to be staged so that sections can be completed as money is made available.