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Barcombe View towards East Grinstead on 18th June 1961. The line (including Barcombe station) first closed 13th June 1955, but the closure was later deemed illegal. The line was reopened 7th August 1956 until eventual closure on 17th March 1958. © Ben Brooksbank (Geograph/CC-by-SA)

Barcombe

View towards East Grinstead on 18th June 1961. The line (including Barcombe station) first closed 13th June 1955, but the closure was later deemed illegal. The line was reopened 7th August 1956 until eventual closure on 17th March 1958. 

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Barcombe Mills View towards Uckfield on 18th June 1961. The line closure on 4th May 1969. © Ben Brooksbank (Geograph/CC-by-SA)

Barcombe Mills

View towards Uckfield on 18th June 1961. The line closure on 4th May 1969.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Barham (Closed) View from the east along the former station road /across the fields to the remains of Barham Station (16th April 1963), which had been on the Elham Valley line from Canterbury to Shorncliffe. In the photograph the railway ran left to right. This line had an unusual history, as the line was taken over by the War Office (Army) on 1st December 1940 to provide access for big rail-mounted guns to assist in the repelling of any invasion. However, a public service was maintained from Lyminge to Shorncliffe until 3rd May 1943 (goods until 1st October 1947). Following closure, the station was made into a house. Now covered by a housing estate the area is unrecognisable today. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Barham
(Closed)

View from the east along the former station road /across the fields to the remains of Barham Station (16th April 1963), which had been on the Elham Valley line from Canterbury to Shorncliffe. In the photograph the railway ran left to right.

This line had an unusual history, as the line was taken over by the War Office (Army) on 1st December 1940 to provide access for big rail-mounted guns to assist in the repelling of any invasion. However, a public service was maintained from Lyminge to Shorncliffe until 3rd May 1943 (goods until 1st October 1947).

Following closure, the station was made into a house. Now covered by a housing estate the area is unrecognisable today.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Battersea Station On 20th May 1962 the view southward on Battersea High Street to Site of Battersea Station (West London Extension Railway). Situated on this important line connecting Willesden Junction, Kensington (Olympia), Clapham Junction and Longhedge Junction the station had been on the left of the brick-arch overbridge. Battersea Station was closed in World War Two on 21st October 1940. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Battersea

On 20th May 1962 the view southward on Battersea High Street to Site of Battersea Station (West London Extension Railway). Situated on this important line connecting Willesden Junction, Kensington (Olympia), Clapham Junction and Longhedge Junction the station had been on the left of the brick-arch overbridge. Battersea Station was closed in World War Two on 21st October 1940.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Battle The architecture of the stone-built station is in keeping with the historic town. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Battle

“The architecture of the stone-built station is in keeping with the historic town”.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Baynards View towards Christ’s Hospital on 11th June 1961. The line closed on 14th June 1965. © Ben Brooksbank (Geograph/CC-by-SA)

Baynards

View towards Christ’s Hospital on 11th June 1961. The line closed on 14th June 1965.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Betchworth View towards Reigate on 11th June 1961. Note the difference in heights between the low original brick construction and later standard-height ‘harp and slab’ concrete extension, not uncommon at this time. © Ben Brooksbank (Geograph/CC-by-SA)

Betchworth

View towards Reigate on 11th June 1961.

Note the difference in heights between the low original brick construction and later standard-height ‘harp and slab’ concrete extension, not uncommon at this time.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Betchworth View towards Dorking on 11th June 1961. © Ben Brooksbank (Geograph/CC-by-SA)

Betchworth

View towards Dorking on 11th June 1961.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Bexhill Central Station Junction of Sea Road and Station Road on 30th August 1962. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Bexhill Central

Junction of Sea Road and Station Road on 30th August 1962.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Bexhill West Station Terminus of branch from Crowhurst on 30th August 1962. The line closed on 15th June 1964. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Bexhill West

Terminus of branch from Crowhurst on 30th August 1962.
The line closed on 15th June 1964.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Bexhill West Station Station barrier line from the concourse on 30th August 1962. The line closed on 15th June 1964. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Bexhill West

Station barrier line from the concourse on 30th August 1962.
The line closed on 15th June 1964.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Bishopsbourne View towards Canterbury on 16th April 1963. Canterbury West - Shorncliffe (Elham Valley) line. The survival of the station building is remarkable, as the station closed on 1st December 1940! © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Bishopsbourne
(Closed)

View towards Canterbury on 16th April 1963. Canterbury West - Shorncliffe (Elham Valley) line. The survival of the station building was remarkable, as the station closed on 1st December 1940!

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Bishop's Waltham 19th April 1963 view north-east, towards buffer-stops; terminus of branch from Botley. Branch closed to passengers 2nd January 1933 and goods 30th April 1962. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Bishop's Waltham
(Closed)

19th April 1963 view north-east, towards buffer-stops; terminus of branch from Botley. Branch closed to passengers 2nd January 1933 and goods 30th April 1962.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Bitterne View north-west, towards Southampton on 19th April 1963. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Bitterne

View north-west, towards Southampton on 19th April 1963.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Blackwater View towards Reading on 14th May 1961. © Ben Brooksbank (Geograph/CC-by-SA)

Blackwater

View towards Reading on 14th May 1961.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Blean & Tyler Hill Halt View towards Whitstable Harbour on the Canterbury West - Whitstable Harbour branch (16th April 1963). Passenger service ceased and Halt closed 1st January 1931, line closed completely 1st March 1953. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Blean & Tyler Hill Halt
(Closed)

View towards Whitstable Harbour on the Canterbury West - Whitstable Harbour branch (16th April 1963). Passenger service ceased and Halt closed 1st January 1931, line closed completely 1st March 1953.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Bramley & Wonersh View towards Guildford on 11th June 1961. The line closed on 14th June 1965. © Ben Brooksbank (Geograph/CC-by-SA)

Bramley & Wonersh

View towards Guildford on 11th June 1961. The line closed on 14th June 1965.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

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Bridge Station View towards Canterbury West on 16th April 1963. Ex-SE&C Canterbury West - Shorncliffe (Elham Valley) line. Converted remains of the station. Line closed (taken over by WD) 1st December 40, closed completely 16th June 1947. © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Bridge
(Closed)

View towards Canterbury West on 16th April 1963. Ex-SE&C Canterbury West - Shorncliffe (Elham Valley) line. Line closed (taken over by WD) 1st December 40, closed completely 16th June 1947. Bridge station was converted into a private dwelling.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

 

Bursledon View towards Fareham and Portsmouth (electrified since 1990). At top right can be seen the bridge carrying this line across the River Itchen (19th April 1963). © Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

Bursledon

19th April 1963 view towards Fareham and Portsmouth (electrified since 1990). Note the recently lifted sidings in the deserted goods yard.

At top right can be seen the bridge carrying this line across the River Itchen.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Cranleigh View towards Guildford on 1st June 1957. The line closed on 14th June 1965. © Ben Brooksbank (Geograph/CC-by-SA)

Cranleigh

M7 no.30052 with motor train arriving from towards Guildford on 1st June 1957.

The line closed on 14th June 1965.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

Tunbridge Wells West View towards Tunbridge Wells Central on 18th June 1961. The train is the 7.10pm Tonbridge to Brighton, headed by BR Standard 4MT no.80150 (built at Brighton 28th December 1956 and withdrawn 17th October 1965 - now preserved). Maunsell coaching set 217 was formed 10th March 1931 it was outshopped from CLC-livery into Green 5th December 1957 thence disbanded 16th May 1964. © Ben Brooksbank (Geograph/CC-by-SA)

Tunbridge Wells West

View towards Tunbridge Wells Central on 18th June 1961.

The train is the 7.10pm Tonbridge to Brighton, headed by BR Standard 4MT no.80150 (built at Brighton 28th December 1956 and withdrawn 17th October 1965 - now preserved). Maunsell coaching set 217 was formed 10th March 1931 it was outshopped from CLC-livery into Green 5th December 1957 thence disbanded 16th May 1964.

© Ben Brooksbank (CC-by-SA/2.0)

 

 

 

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