The latest addition to the University of Lincoln’s thriving campus at Brayford Pool is the £6 million restoration of the Engine Shed. Constructed in 1874 by Great Northern Railways, the Engine Shed is the only surviving four-track dead-end railway building in Lincolnshire. Disused since the 1960s, the building has been transformed into a dynamic new Students’ Union centre and Lincoln’s biggest live music venue. The new facility forms the social heart of the university campus. The building has transformed nightlife in Lincoln beyond all recognition, both for students and the public. Many features of the original structure have been retained and restored. They are complemented by bold modern extensions which embrace the historic character of the building. Internally, the bars combine ‘50s retro styling and carry the railway analogy throughout. By night, dramatic lighting continues this theme, accentuating the impressive balance of old and new.