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British Heritage Railways http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/ 39 rows en-gb 60 Eastleigh Works Centenary 1909 - 2009 http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1703244.html A three-day event held over the Bank Holiday weekend from 23rd to 25th May 2009 inclusive, when Knights Rail Services in association with The Railway Magazine, opened the former British Railways Eastleigh Works, to mark the centenary of the plant in the Hampshire town. Monday 25 May 2009: A three-day event held over the Bank Holiday weekend from 23rd to 25th May 2009 inclusive, when Knights Rail Services in association with The Railway Magazine, opened the former British Railways Eastleigh Works, to mark the centenary of the plant in the Hampshire town.

This image was used on advertising material and the website to promote the event

Left to right: SR class MN, No.35028

Left to right: SR class MN, No.35028

SR class Lord Nelson, No.850

LSWR class B4, No.96

LSWR class B4, No.96

LSWR class B4, No.96

Left to right: Class 442 Wessex EMU No.2415; the Bluebell Railway's 4-VEP No.3417; & 3-CIG No.1497 (from the Lymington Pier line) (25th May 2009)

Left to right: 3-CIG No.1497 (from the Lymington Pier line); the Bluebell Railway's 4-VEP No.3417; & class 442 Wessex EMU No.2415 (25th May 2009)

3-CIG No.1497 (from the Lymington Pier line) (25th May 2009)

Class 33 No.33103 (D6514) viewed from the Bluebell Railway's 4-VEP EMU (25th May 2009)

3-CIG No.1497 (from the Lymington Pier line) (25th May 2009)

Class 07 No.07007 (D2991) (25th May 2009)

Class 52 'Western' type 4 No.D1015 (25th May 2009)

Class 20 No.20110 (D8110) from the South Devon Railway (25th May 2009)

LSWR (SR) Beattie Well Tank 2-4-0 WT No.30587 from the Bodmin & Wenford Railway (25th May 2009)

SR class M7, No.53 from the Swanage Railway (25th May 2009)

SR class M7, No.53 from the Swanage Railway (25th May 2009)

Class 50 type 4 No.50026 (D426) (25th May 2009)

Class 73, No.73136 (E6043)

Class 73, No.73136 (E6043)

A view inside one of the sheds used by exibitors and traders (25th May 2009)

SR class MN, No.35028

SR class MN, No.35028

Class 33 No.33002 (D6501) from the South Devon Railway (25th May 2009)

LSWR class B4, No.96

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]]> Mon May 25 2009 Bluebell Railway - Northern Extension (Hill Place Farm Bridge to East Grinstead) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1692988.html Bluebell Railway - Northern Extension (Hill Place Farm Bridge to East Grinstead) Wednesday 23 March 2005: Bluebell Railway - Northern Extension (Hill Place Farm Bridge to East Grinstead)

Hill Place Viaduct from the eastern side of Garden Wood Road (23rd February 2005)

View south towards the viaduct (23rd February 2005)

The site for the Bluebell Railway platform (23rd February 2005)

The end of the approach road (23rd February 2005)

Sainsburys plc, our other neighbour (23rd February 2005)

Side view of East Grinstead Station (23rd February 2005)

Network Rail's Train Station at East Grinstead (23rd February 2005)

A train for Victoria in the main platform at East Grinstead (23rd February 2005)

View north across Hill Place Viaduct (16th July 2005)

View south towards the tip from the southern end of Hill Place Viaduct (16th July 2005)

View of the farm crossing overbridge at the southern end of Hill Place Viaduct (16th July 2005)

Hill Place Farm (16th July 2005)

The Lineside Clearance Gang enjoying the warmth of a bonfire (16th July 2005)

View north across Hill PLace Viaduct (16th July 2005)

View looking north on the eastern side of Hill Place Viaduct (16th July 2005)

View looking north on the western side of Hill Place Viaduct (16th July 2005)

View looking south on the eastern side of Hill Place Viaduct (16th July 2005)

View south across Hill Place Viaduct (16th July 2005)

View south from within the Bluebell's compound at East Grinstead (16th July 2005)

View north from within the Bluebell's compound at East Grinstead (16th July 2005)

View south from within the Bluebell's compound at East Grinstead (16th July 2005)

The LBSCR station canopy supports recovered from East Croydon (16th July 2005)

View north from within the Bluebell's compound at East Grinstead (16th July 2005)

The rail connection with the National Railway system from the turnout that will eventually be the Bluebell's running line (17th January 2009)

The new water tank at East Grinstead (17th January 2009)

Early morning view along the muddy site from the entrance (17th January 2009)

Escorted walks across the viaduct were very popular with visitors (17th January 2009)

Visitors walk along the trackbed towards Hill Place Farm Bridge (17th January 2009)

View south towards Hill Place Farm Bridge and the waste tip beyond (17th January 2009)

View north from Hill Place Farm Bridge back towards Hill Place Viaduct (17th January 2009)

The left turnout for the connection towards the National Railway network from what will eventually become the Bluebell running line (17th January 2009)

View towards Hill Place Viaduct along what will eventually be the Bluebell's running line (17th January 2009)

SWT class 73 No.73109

SWT class 73 No.73109

SWT class 73 No.73109

4-VEP No.3417 at East Grinstead waiting to be moved onto Bluebell track (17th January 2009)

Network Rail and Bluebell staff wait at the boundary point for delivery of 4-VEP No.3417 by South West Trains (17th January 2009)

4-VEP No.3417 slowly crosses the boundary onto Bluebell Railway track (17th January 2009)

4-VEP No.3417 now on Bluebell track is powered down and berthed (17th January 2009)

4-VEP No.3417 now on Bluebell track is powered down and berthed (17th January 2009)

Nick Owen being interviewed by a television news crew (17th January 2009)

SWT class 73 No.73109

SWT class 73 No.73109

Network Rail and Bluebell staff close the temporary gate at the boundary point behind the 4-VEP EMU (17th January 2009)

View from 4-VEP No.3417 across Hill Place Viaduct (17th January 2009)

View from 4-VEP No.3417 across Hill Place Viaduct (17th January 2009)

Internal view within 4-VEP No.3417 (17th January 2009)

Internal view within 4-VEP No.3417 (17th January 2009)

4-VEP No.3417 is finally berthed on the Bluebell Railway at East Grinstead (17th January 2009)

4-VEP No.3417 is finally berthed on the Bluebell Railway at East Grinstead (17th January 2009)

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]]> Wed Mar 23 2005 Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2009) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1680738.html Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2009) Thursday 1 January 2009: Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2009)

Class 73, No.73136 (E6043)

Class 73, No.73136 (E6043)

Class 73, No.73136 (E6043)

Class 73, No.73136 (E6043)

Class 73, No.73136 (E6043)

View within the driver's cab showing the nearside position (10th February 2009)

View within the driver's cab showing the offside position (10th February 2009)

View within the engine compartment from cab No.1 of the class 73 ED locomotive (26th February 2009)

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 Kent & East Sussex Railway http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1679786.html Kent & East Sussex Railway Thursday 9 April 2009: Kent & East Sussex Railway

SECR 0-6-0T class P, No.753 with a vintage train service passes Wittersham Road signal box (9th April 2009)

BR class 108 DMU at Bodiam (9th April 2009)

Bodiam Station (9th April 2009)

BR class 108 DMU at Bodiam (9th April 2009)

View at Bodiam towards Tenterden Town (9th April 2009)

BR class 108 DMU at Northiam (9th April 2009)

BR class 108 DMU departs from Bodiam towards Tenterden Town (9th April 2009)

SECR 0-6-0T class P, No.753 with a vintage train service arriving at Northiam (9th April 2009)

SECR 0-6-0T class P, No.753 with a vintage train at Bodiam (9th April 2009)

SECR 0-6-0T class P, No.753 with a vintage train at Bodiam (9th April 2009)

SECR 0-6-0T class P, No.753 runs round at Bodiam for the return journey (9th April 2009)

North London Railway Brake/Compartment Carriage No.7965 originally built in 1910 (9th April 2009)

View from Tenterden Town towards Northiam (9th April 2009)

SECR 0-6-0T class P, No.753 (9th April 2009)

SECR 0-6-0T class P, No.753 at Wittersham Road (9th April 2009)

The BR class 108 DMU passes SECR 0-6-0T class P, No.753 at Wittersham Road (9th April 2009)

Compartment interior of the superbly restored SECR Compartment Carriage No. 2947 originally built in 1901 (9th April 2009)

SECR 0-6-0T class P, No.753 runs round at Bodiam for the return journey (9th April 2009)

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]]> Thu Apr 9 2009 South Devon Railway http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1633618.html South Devon Railway Sunday 28 December 2008: South Devon Railway

GWR class 57xx, No.5786 arriving at Buckfastleigh (28th December 2008)

GWR class 57xx, No.5786 (28th December 2008)

GWR class 57xx, No.5786 running round at Totnes Littlehempston (28th December 2008)

WD Hunslet 0-6-0 saddle tank No.132

GWR class 57xx, No.5786 at Buckfastleigh (28th December 2008)

Inter-coach cabling SDR style (28th December 2008)

Inter-coach cabling SDR style (28th December 2008)

GWR class 57xx, No.5786 at Buckfastleigh (28th December 2008)

GWR class 57xx, No.5786 at Buckfastleigh (28th December 2008)

GWR class 57xx, No.5786 at Buckfastleigh (28th December 2008)

GWR class 57xx, No.5786 at Buckfastleigh (28th December 2008)

Buckfastleigh (28th December 2008)

Totnes Littlehempston (28th December 2008)

View towards Totnes from Staverton platform (28th December 2008)

View towards Buckfastleigh from Staverton platform (28th December 2008)

Staverton Signal Box (28th December 2008)

View towards Totnes from Staverton platform (28th December 2008)

The Staverton signalman closes the level crossing gates to stop road traffic (28th December 2008)

GWR class 57xx, No.5786 at Staverton (28th December 2008)

GWR class 57xx, No.5786 departing from Staverton (28th December 2008)

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]]> Sun Dec 28 2008 Bluebell Railway - Northern Extension (Imberhorne Lane Bridge to Hill Place Farm Bridge) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1632597.html Bluebell Railway - Northern Extension (Imberhorne Lane Bridge to Hill Place Farm Bridge) Monday 5 January 2009: Bluebell Railway - Northern Extension (Imberhorne Lane Bridge to Hill Place Farm Bridge)

The exposed north portal at Imberhorne Lane Bridge following a slippage of spoil (5th December 2006)

The exposed north portal at Imberhorne Lane Bridge following a slippage of spoil (5th December 2006)

The exposed north portal at Imberhorne Lane Bridge following a slippage of spoil (5th December 2006)

View north from Imberhorne Lane Bridge during the vegetation clearance (8th April 2008)

View north from Imberhorne Lane Bridge during the vegetation clearance (8th April 2008)

View north from Imberhorne Lane Bridge during the vegetation clearance (8th April 2008)

View south from Hill Place Bridge during the vegetation clearance (8th April 2008)

View south from Hill Place Bridge during the vegetation clearance (8th April 2008)

View south from Hill Place Bridge during the vegetation clearance (8th April 2008)

View north from Hill Place Bridge (8th April 2008)

View north from Hill Place Bridge (8th April 2008)

View of the bridge abutment above the south portal of Hill Place Bridge from the east side (8th April 2008)

View of the bridge abutment above the north portal of Hill Place Bridge from the east side (8th April 2008)

View across Hill Place Bridge from the east side (8th April 2008)

View south from Hill Place Farm Bridge towards the capped waste tip (17th January 2009)

View north towards Hill Place Farm Bridge (17th January 2009)

A spoil train waits at Birch Farm Foot Crossing while the guard walks forward to signal the all clear to proceed (11th March 2009)

Work is now in-hand to lay additional track panels right up to Imberhorne Lane Bridge in preparation for the excavation of spoil from the north side of the bridge (26th January 2009)

View south from Imberhorne Lane Bridge (31st January 2009)

View south from Imberhorne Lane Bridge (31st January 2009)

Class 08, No.13236 (D3236) with a Spoil Train at Imberhorne Lane (9th February 2009)

Excavated spoil being unloaded into the 'triangle' at Horsted Keynes (10th February 2009)

Class 73, No.73136 (E6043)

Class 73, No.73136 (E6043)

Excavated spoil being loaded into 'Grampus' wagons at Imberhorne Lane (10th February 2009)

Excavated spoil being loaded into 'Grampus' wagons at Imberhorne Lane (10th February 2009)

Excavated spoil being unloaded into the 'triangle' at Horsted Keynes (10th February 2009)

Class 73, No.73136 (E6043)

Class 73, No.73136 (E6043)

Spoil excavation at Imberhorne Lane (20th February 2009)

A laden spoil train passes a passenger train at Horsted Keynes (20th February 2009)

The increasing skyline and excavation as seen beneath Imberhorne Lane Bridge (20th February 2009)

Spoil excavation at Imberhorne Lane (20th February 2009)

Excavated spoil being loaded into 'Grampus' wagons at Imberhorne Lane (20th February 2009)

Spoil excavation at Imberhorne Lane (20th February 2009)

Excavated spoil being loaded into 'Grampus' wagons at Imberhorne Lane (20th February 2009)

Curious neighbours or railway photographers at Imberhorne Lane? (20th February 2009)

View of the excavation on the north side of Imberhorne Lane Bridge (20th February 2009)

View at Imberhorne Lane prior to the train arriving (26th February 2009)

View at Imberhorne Lane prior to the train arriving (26th February 2009)

Excavated spoil being loaded into 'Grampus' wagons at Imberhorne Lane (26th February 2009)

View beneath Imberhorne Lane bridge looking north towards East Grinstead (26th February 2009)

View beneath Imberhorne Lane bridge looking north towards East Grinstead (26th February 2009)

View beneath Imberhorne Lane bridge looking north towards East Grinstead (26th February 2009)

View beneath Imberhorne Lane bridge looking south towards Kingscote (26th February 2009)

View beneath Imberhorne Lane bridge looking south towards Kingscote (26th February 2009)

View of the spoil wall now approx 25m from the north-side of Imberhorne Lane bridge (26th February 2009)

View beneath Imberhorne Lane bridge looking north towards East Grinstead (6th March 2009)

Class 73, No.73136 (E6043)

Two diesels hired-in to undertake the work pose side-by-side at Imberhorne Lane (6th March 2009)

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]]> Mon Jan 5 2009 Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2008) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1599401.html Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2008) Tuesday 1 January 2008: Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2008)

Ex-GWR locomotive No.5199 at Sheffield Park (12th September 2008)

The dismantled LBSCR class E4, No.473

Class 08 diesel, No. 13236 at Sheffield Park working the Monday 'shunt' (13th October 2008)

S&DJR class 7F, No.53809 departing from Horsted Keynes with a 'Down' train (17th October 2008)

S&DJR class 7F, No.53809 departing from Horsted Keynes with a 'Down' train (17th October 2008)

S&DJR class 7F, No.53809 departing from Horsted Keynes with a 'Down' train (17th October 2008)

S&DJR class 7F, No.53809 at Sheffield Park (18th October 2008)

S&DJR class 7F, No.53809 at Sheffield Park (18th October 2008)

S&DJR class 7F, No.53809 at Horsted Keynes (18th October 2008)

S&DJR class 7F, No.53809 at Horsted Keynes (18th October 2008)

S&DJR class 7F, No.53809 at Sheffield Park (18th October 2008)

S&DJR class 7F, No.53809 at Sheffield Park (18th October 2008)

S&DJR class 7F, No.53809 at Sheffield Park (18th October 2008)

S&DJR class 7F, No.53809 at Sheffield Park (18th October 2008)

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]]> Tue Jan 1 2008 West Somerset Railway http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1587000.html West Somerset Railway Monday 29 September 2008: West Somerset Railway

Minehead Station (29th September 2008)

Minehead Station (29th September 2008)

Minehead Station (29th September 2008)

Minehead Station (29th September 2008)

Minehead Station (29th September 2008)

Minehead Station (29th September 2008)

Dunster Station (29th September 2008)

Dunster Station (29th September 2008)

Dunster Station (29th September 2008)

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]]> Mon Sep 29 2008 Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2007) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1345122.html Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2007) Monday 30 July 2007: Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2007)

Manning Wardle 0-6-0 No.1210 'Sir Berkeley' arrives at Kingscote (10th August 2007)

Manning Wardle 0-6-0 No.1210 'Sir Berkeley' at Kingscote (10th August 2007)

Manning Wardle 0-6-0 No.1210 'Sir Berkeley' (10th August 2007)

Manning Wardle 0-6-0 No.1210 'Sir Berkeley' takes water at Kingscote (10th August 2007)

Manning Wardle 0-6-0 No.1210 'Sir Berkeley' running round at Kingscote (10th August 2007)

Manning Wardle 0-6-0 No.1210 'Sir Berkeley' departs from Kingscote (10th August 2007)

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]]> Mon Jul 30 2007 Amberley Working Museum http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1326270.html These photographs were taken at the Amberley Working Museum Railway Gala Weekend held on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July 2007. Saturday 14 July 2007: These photographs were taken at the Amberley Working Museum Railway Gala Weekend held on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th July 2007.

Bagnall 2-4-0T No.1781 'Polar Bear' hauling the Groudle Glen coach set, arrives at Brockham Station (14th July 2007)

Bagnall 0-4-0ST No.2091 'Wendy' & Bagnall 2-4-0T No.1781 'Polar Bear' pass at Brockham Station (14th July 2007)

London Post Office driverless underground railway set. These trains were powered by electricity at 440 volts DC supplied by a central conductor rail. Trains ran over the 6 mile line between Paddington and Whitechapel. (14th July 2007)

Decauville 0-4-0WT No.1126 'Barbouillier' built in 1947. (14th July 2007)

Decauville 0-4-0WT No.1126 'Barbouillier' built in 1947. (14th July 2007)

Bagnall 2-4-0T No.1781 'Polar Bear' hauling the Groudle Glen coach set, departs from Brockham (14th July 2007)

Wickham Railcar, delivered new to the Ministry of Defence in 1943 for use at East Riggs, Dumfrieshire. (14th July 2007)

Fletcher Jennings 0-4-0 No.172L 'Townsend Hook', delivered new in 1880 to the Dorking Greystone Lime Co. Ltd. for use at Betchworth Quarries in Surrey. (14th July 2007)

Industrial diesel locomotive No.7741 'The Major'. (14th July 2007)

Bagnall 2-4-0T No.1781 'Polar Bear' runs round at Amberley Station (14th July 2007)

An ex-SR sign in use at the museum's Amberley Station. (14th July 2007)

An image of the museum's winding track on a train hauled by Bagnall 2-4-0T No.1781 'Polar Bear'. (14th July 2007)

Decauville 0-4-0WT No.1126 'Barbouillier' built in 1947. (14th July 2007)

Ex-Southdown double-decker bus No.0813. (14th July 2007)

The original standard gauge engine shed built about 1900. (14th July 2007)

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]]> Sat Jul 14 2007 Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Beyond Killington Lane http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1240545.html All photographs in this collection were taken from locations where the public have a legal right of way (including the public footpath that runs adjacent to most of the former trackbed across Higher Bodley Farm) or from property already owned by the railway. Please do NOT attempt to walk along parts of the original trackbed that is now in private hands. It is essential that everyone respects the privacy of the railway's neighbours! Monday 26 March 2007: All photographs in this collection were taken from locations where the public have a legal right of way (including the public footpath that runs adjacent to most of the former trackbed across Higher Bodley Farm) or from property already owned by the railway. Please do NOT attempt to walk along parts of the original trackbed that is now in private hands. It is essential that everyone respects the privacy of the railway's neighbours!

View from the the western side of Bridge 65 (Killington Bridge) towards Killington Lane and Woody Bay (28th April 2006)

View from the the western side of Bridge 65 (Killington Bridge) towards Cricket Field Lane and Parracombe Halt (28th April 2006)

Cricket Field Lane looking along the original trackbed towards Lynton (25th March 2007)

View of the Cricket Field Lane site from within the newly purchased traingular land looking towards Lynton (25th March 2007)

Cricket Field Lane looking across the former occupation crossing towards the village of Parracombe (25th March 2007)

View of the Cricket Field Lane site from the trackbed looking towards Barnstaple (25th March 2007)

View in the other direction towards Bridge 63 (Parracombe Lane Bridge) and Lynton beyond from the same location (25th March 2007)

The site of the former Parracombe Halt (25th March 2007)

View from the the western side of Bridge 65 (Killington Bridge) towards Killington Lane and Woody Bay (26th March 2007)

View from the footpath showing the route of the original trackbed towards Bridge 65 (Killington Bridge) and Killington Lane Station beyond (26th March 2007)

View in the other direction towards Barnstaple from the same location (26th March 2007)

The original 15 Mile distance post (25th March 2007)

The remains of Bridge 64 (26th March 2007)

View from the top of the infilled Blackleigh Cutting looking towards Lynton (26th March 2007)

View in the other direction towards Bridge 63 (Parracombe Lane Bridge) from the same location (26th March 2007)

View from Bridge 63 towards Cricket Field Lane showing the top of the deep cutting that requires excavating (14th December 2008)

View from Bridge 63 towards Killington Lane (14th December 2008)

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]]> Mon Mar 26 2007 Bluebell Railway - Locomotives (Currently out-of-service) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1235162.html Bluebell Railway - Locomotives (Currently out-of-service) Saturday 1 May 2004: Bluebell Railway - Locomotives (Currently out-of-service)

LBSCR class A1X, No.55

BR class 4MT, No.75027 at Horsted Keynes on 23rd May 2004

Sharpthorn on static display in Platform 1 at Horsted Keynes on 23rd May 2004

Sharpthorn (loco information)

BR class 4MT, No.75027 at Kingscote 1st July 2004

SR class WC, No.21C123

LBSCR class E4, No.473

BR standard class 5, No.73082

BR class 4MT, No.75027 at Kingscote on 9th July 2004

BR class 4MT, No.75027 at Sheffield Park on 9th July 2004

SR class WC, No.21C123

SR class WC, No.21C123 SR class WC, No.21C123

SR class WC, No.21C123

SR class WC, No.21C123

LBSCR class E4, No.473

BR class 4MT, No.75027 at Sheffield Park on 12th February 2005

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 approaches Deans Crossing in a light fall of snow (23rd February 2005)

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 arrives at HK with the Milk Train (26th February 2005)

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 departs Horsted Keynes (26th February 2005)

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 departs Horsted Keynes (26th February 2005)

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 departs HK with the Milk Train (26th February 2005)

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 at Horsted Keynes (26th February 2005)

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 departs Horsted Keynes (26th February 2005)

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 at Kingscote (27th February 2005)

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 at Kingscote with a Milk Train (27th February 2005)

LSWR class B4, No.96

LSWR class B4, No.96

LSWR class B4, No.96

LSWR class B4, No.96

LSWR class B4, No.96

LSWR class B4, No.96

LSWR class B4, No.96

LSWR class B4, No.96

BR class 4MT, No.75027 near to Deans Crossing on 6th April 2005

LBSCR class A1X, No.55 LBSCR class A1X, No.55

LBSCR class A1X, No.55

LBSCR class A1X, No.55 masquerading as No.DS377

LBSCR class A1X, No.55 masquerading as No.DS377

LSWR class B4, No.96

LSWR class B4, No.96

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 departs from Horsted Keynes with an Up train (30th April 2005)

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 approaches the new Horsted Keynes advance starter signal with an Up train (30th April 2005)

BR class 4MT, No.75027 departing from Horsted Keynes with an Up train on 30th April 2005

BR class 4MT, No.75027 passes the Horsted Keynes home signal with an Up train on 30th April 2005

BR class 4MT, No.75027 approaching the Horsted Keynes home signal with a Down train on 30th April 2005

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 awaits the signal before departing from Kingscote (1st May 2005)

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 awaits the signal before departing from Kingscote (1st May 2005)

Arriving BR class 4MT, No.75027 passes BR class 4, No.80151 at Kingscote on 1st May 2005

BR class 4MT, No.75027 near to Black Hut with a Down train on 11th May 2005

BR class 4MT, No.75027 passes through the former West Hoathly Station with an Up train on 11th May 2005

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]]> Sat May 1 2004 Bluebell Railway - Special Events (2007) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1219767.html 24th & 25th February 2007 - Branch Line Weekend 14th & 15th April 2006 - Goods Train Weekend Tuesday 27 February 2007: 24th & 25th February 2007 - Branch Line Weekend 14th & 15th April 2006 - Goods Train Weekend

LBSCR class A1X, No.55

SECR class O1, No.65 departs from Horsted Keynes with a Down train on 24th February 2007

LBSCR class A1, No.672

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 waits for the Up home signal at HK to clear on 24th February 2007

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 at Horsted Keynes on 24th February 2007

Ex-BR Scammell 'Mechanical Horse' at Horsted Keynes on 14th April 2007

The two ex-LBSCR 'Terrier' locomotives arrive light engine at Horsted Keynes on 14th April 2007

Crowds were mustering at Horsted Keynes even before the first train on 14th April 2007

Ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 arrives at Sheffield Park with a Goods Train on 14th April 2007

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier' locomotives Stepney and Fenchurch depart from Sheffield Park with a Goods Train on 14th April 2007

The Milk Train returns to Horsted Keynes on 14th April 2007

SR class U, No.1638 approaches Leamland Bridge with a Down Goods Train on 15th April 2007

Baynards Haulage lorry at Horsted Keynes on 15th April 2007

Ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 at Horsted Keynes with a Milk Train on 15th April 2007

SR class U, No.1638 at Kingscote with a Goods Train on 15th April 2007

SR class U, No.1638 shunts the Queen Mary Brakevan at Kingscote on 15th April 2007

SR class U, No.1638 at Kingscote with a Goods Train on 15th April 2007

Ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 arrives at Kingscote with an Up Milk Train on 15th April 2007

SR class U, No.1638 at Kingscote with a Goods Train on 15th April 2007

SR class U, No.1638 at Kingscote with a Goods Train on 15th April 2007

SR class WC, No.34028

Ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 departs from Kingscote with a Down Milk Train on 15th April 2007

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]]> Tue Feb 27 2007 Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2005) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1149294.html Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2005) Saturday 1 January 2005: Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2005)

SR class WC, No.21C123

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 approaches Horsted Keynes on 4th June 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 hauls the first down train directly into HK platform 2 on 4th June 2005 following completion of the re-signalling

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 after hauling the first down train directly into HK platform 2 on 4th June 2005 following completion of the re-signalling

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 arrives at Kingscote with the first extension spoil train of the day on 7th June 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 passes through the site of the former West Hoathly Station on 17th August 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 at Kingscote on 30th August 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 runs round at Kingscote on 21st September 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 runs round at Kingscote on 21st September 2005

SR class MN, No. 35005

Ivatt 2MT No. 41312, MN No. 35005

SR class MN, No. 35005

SR class MN, No. 35005

SR class MN, No. 35005

SR class MN, No. 35005

Class A1X, No. 55

SR class MN, No. 35005

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]]> Sat Jan 1 2005 Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2004) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c1149293.html Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2004) Thursday 1 January 2004: Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2004)

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2004 Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Special Events http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c938495.html Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Special Events Thursday 27 April 2006: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Special Events

The vintage bus operating a park & ride service to/from Killington Lane on 2nd October 2005

Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 No. 984

Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 No. 984

The Essex Support Group demonstrate yet another of their many talents on 2nd September 2005

Found lurking in the full and busy Woody Bay car park on 2nd October 2005 was this diesel loco!

View of the full Woody Bay car park on 2nd October 2005

Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 No.984

Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 No. 984

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 No. 1643

The evening BBQ for working volunteers at Woody Bay on 2nd October 2005

The evening BBQ for working volunteers at Woody Bay on 2nd October 2005

0-6-0 well tank

Santa Claus in his 'grotto' at Woody Bay on 17th December 2005

0-6-0 well tank

0-6-0 well tank

0-6-0 well tank

The seasonal Christmas lights at Woody Bay station on 17th December 2005

0-6-0 locomotive

0-6-0 well tank

Steam road vehicles were in steam (27th September 2008)

Another steam road vehicle in steam (28th September 2008)

And yet another (28th September 2008)

Visitors were entertained by an old fashioned manual organ (28th September 2008)

Minature steam road vehicles in steam (28th September 2008)

Minature steam road vehicles in steam (28th September 2008)

Inside the marquee (28th September 2008)

The model railway (28th September 2008)

The event was well patronised (28th September 2008)

Many trains operated full to capacity (28th September 2008)

A road roller vehicle in steam at Woody Bay (Photo: Barry Marshall - 27th September 2008)

A road roller vehicle in steam at Woody Bay (Photo: Barry Marshall - 27th September 2008)

Santa Claus sneaks out of his grotto to check the reindeer (14th December 2008)

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]]> Thu Apr 27 2006 Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Locomotives http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c938486.html Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Locomotives Thursday 27 April 2006: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Locomotives

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 well tank No. 1643

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 well tank No.1643

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 well tank No.1643

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 well tank No.1643

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 well tank No.1643

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 well tank No.1643

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 well tank No.1643

Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 locomotive No.984

Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 locomotive No.984

Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 locomotive No.984

Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 locomotive No.984

0-4-0 locomotive No.984

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.409

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.409

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.409

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.409

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.409

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.409

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.409

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.409

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.409

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.409

Maffei 0-4-0WT locomotive No. 4127 'Sid' at Woody Bay (2nd August 2008)

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903 'Statfold' at Woody Bay (30th August 2008)

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903 'Statfold' at Woody Bay (30th August 2008)

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903 'Statfold' at Woody Bay (30th August 2008)

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903 'Statfold' at Killington Lane (31st August 2008)

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903 'Statfold' at Killington Lane (31st August 2008)

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903 'Statfold' at Killington Lane (31st August 2008)

Krauss 0-4-2T locomotive 'Sragi No.1' under test at Woody Bay (26th September 2008)

Krauss 0-4-2T locomotive 'Sragi No.1' under test at Woody Bay (26th September 2008)

Krauss 0-4-2T locomotive 'Sragi No.1' at Killington Lane (27th September 2008)

Krauss 0-4-2T locomotive 'Sragi No.1' at Killington Lane (27th September 2008)

Krauss 0-4-2T locomotive 'Sragi No.1' at Woody Bay (28th September 2008)

Krauss 0-4-2T locomotive 'Sragi No.1' at Woody Bay (28th September 2008)

Krauss 0-4-2T locomotive 'Sragi No.1' (28th September 2008)

Krauss 0-4-2T locomotive 'Sragi No.1' (28th September 2008)

Krauss 0-4-2T locomotive 'Sragi No.1' (28th September 2008)

The unservicable Maffei 0-4-0WT locomotive No. 4127 'Sid' on static display with the flower bouquet - Perchance it steameth again! (28th September 2008)

View of the partially dismanted Maffei 0-4-0WT locomotive No. 4127 'Sid' (28th September 2008)

Maffei 0-4-0WT locomotive No. 4127 'Sid' at Woody Bay (Photo: Barry Marshall - 3rd April 2008)

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]]> Thu Apr 27 2006 Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Extension to Killington Lane http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c938474.html Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Extension to Killington Lane Thursday 27 April 2006: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Extension to Killington Lane

View looking west across Bridge 67 towards Parracombe Halt on 20th August 2005

View looking east across Bridge 67 towards Parracombe Halt on 20th August 2005

View looking east across Bridge 67 towards Woody Bay on 20th August 2005

The south side of Bridge 67 on 20th August 2005

The north side of Bridge 67 on 20th August 2005

Some of the stock piled rail for the new extension on 20th August 2005

View looking towards Bridge 67 and Killington Lane on 18th December 2005

View from Bridge 67 looking towards Woody Bay on 18th December 2005

View looking across Bridge 67 towards Killington Lane on 18th December 2005

View looking across Bridge 67 towards Woody Bay on 18th December 2005

View looking across the Occupation Crossing towards Killington Lane on 18th December 2005

View looking across the Occupation Crossing towards Woody Bay on 18th December 2005

View looking towards Killington Lane and the current railhead on 18th December 2005

View looking towards Woody Bay and the end of the ballasted trackbed and distant railhead on 18th December 2005

View looking towards the final curve into Killington Lane on 18th December 2005

View looking towards the Killington Lane site on 18th December 2005

View of Heddonmouth and the sea beyond from the extension near to Killington Lane on 18th December 2005

View from the road of the site of the new Killington Lane station platform on 17th December 2005

View from the road of the site of the new Killington Lane station on 17th December 2005

The PW Gang removing the point to the Bridge 67 engineers siding on 28th April 2006

The PW Gang lay the rail to connect the running line directly to Killington Lane on 28th April 2006

The work was filmed by Oakwood Video Library for inclusion in a future production

The completed continuous running line between Woody Bay and Killington Lane on 28th April 2006

Killington Lane station viewed from the brake van of an approaching Engineer's Train on 28th April 2006

View towards the Killington Lane station entrance on 28th April 2006

View from the entrance towards Killington Lane station platform on 28th April 2006

View towards the Killington Lane station entrance on 28th April 2006

View towards the Killington Lane station entrance on 28th April 2006

The motorised ballast hopper wagon dropping ballast at Bridge 67 on 28th April 2006

The PW gang alight from the service train at Bridge 67 on 29th April 2006

View from within the cutting at Killington Lane looking towards Bridge 65 on 30th April 2006

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No. 3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No. 3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No. 3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No. 3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No. 3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No. 3903

View from Killington Lane platform looking towards the station entrance on 1st May 2006

View looking towards Killington Lane platform from the station entrance on 1st May 2006

View looking towards Woody Bay from Killington Lane platform on 1st May 2006

View looking towards Woody Bay from the Killington Lane 'loop' headshunt on 1st May 2006

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903

The Guard returns to his brakevan after signalling the all clear to depart on 2nd July 2006

Hunslet 0-4-0 locomotive No.3903

View from Killington Lane platform looking towards the station entrance on 2nd July 2006

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]]> Thu Apr 27 2006 Spa Valley Railway http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c918047.html Spa Valley Railway Sunday 9 April 2006: Spa Valley Railway

The former LBSCR Engine Shed at Tunbridge Wells West on 9th April 2006

Pecket 0-6-0 saddle tank No. 1636

Pecket 0-6-0 saddle tank No. 1636

Pecket 0-6-0 saddle tank No. 1636

BR class 101 Driving Trailer Coach 54408 at Tunbridge Wells West on 9th April 2006

'Never the twain shall meet' - the incompatible corridor connections on 9th April 2006

Pecket 0-6-0 sadle tank No. 1636

Groombridge platform on 9th April 2006

Pecket 0-6-0 saddle tank No. 1636

An unusual platform seat at Groombridge on 9th April 2006

View of the original Groombridge Station through the bridge on 9th April 2006

Pecket 0-6-0 saddle tank No. 1636

Pecket 0-6-0 saddle tank No. 1636

Pecket 0-6-0 saddle tank No. 1636

LBSCR class A1X, No. 32650 and LMS 'Jinty' class, No. 47493 at Tunbridge Wells West on 9th April 2006

LNER class J94, No. 68077 at Tunbridge Wells West on 9th April 2006

Tunbridge Wells West platform on 9th April 2006

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]]> Sun Apr 9 2006 Bluebell Railway - Special Events (2006) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c874129.html 25th & 26th February 2006 - Branch Line Weekend 8th & 9th April 2006 - Goods Train Weekend 13th & 14th May 2006 - Southern at War 24th & 25th June, and 1st & 2nd July 2006 - Day Out with Thomas 10th to 13th November (inclusive) - Terrier Weekend Monday 27 February 2006: 25th & 26th February 2006 - Branch Line Weekend 8th & 9th April 2006 - Goods Train Weekend 13th & 14th May 2006 - Southern at War 24th & 25th June, and 1st & 2nd July 2006 - Day Out with Thomas 10th to 13th November (inclusive) - Terrier Weekend

LSWR class B4, No. 96

The 1.42 and 2.17 departures for SP are delayed due to a signalling failure at HK on 25th February 2006

The very delayed 1.42 train for SP still held at Horsted Keynes on 25th February 2006

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 masquerades at Kingscote as 41284 on 25th February 2006

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 masquerades at Kingscote as 41284 and 41282 on 25th February 2006

The ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Warden's Post at Kingscote Station on 14th May 2006

The ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Warden's Post at Kingscote Station on 14th May <1941>

The Bluebell Railway Band entertain the 'troops' at Sheffield Park on 14th May 2006

The Bluebell Railway Band entertain the visitors at Sheffield Park on 14th May 2006

The ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Warden's Post at Horsted Keynes Station on 14th May 2006

Military and Police personel at Horsted Keynes on 14th May 2006

Military and Police personel at Horsted Keynes on 14th May <1941>

The site of an unexploded bomb (UXB) at Horsted Keynes on 14th May 2006

WW2 posters at Horsted Keynes on 14th May 2006

WW2 posters at Horsted Keynes on 14th May 2006

The Temporary Post Office at Kingscote Station on 14th May 2006

A WW2 poster at Kingscote on 14th May 2006

Day Out with Thomas on 1st July 2006

Day Out with Thomas on 1st July 2006

Day Out with Thomas on 1st July 2006

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.32678 at Kingscote on 10th November 2006

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.662

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.W8

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.32678 at Horsted Keynes on 10th November 2006

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.32678 at Horsted Keynes on 10th November 2006

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.672

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.662

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.W8

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.32678 at Horsted Keynes on 10th November 2006

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.662

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.32678 at Horsted Keynes on 10th November 2006

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.32678 at Horsted Keynes on 10th November 2006

Ex-LBSCR 'Terriers', No.672

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.W8

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.W8

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.W8

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.W8

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.W8

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.662

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.662

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.662

Ex-LBSCR 'Terrier', No.662

GWR class Earl (aka Dukedog)

A dispaly of former British Railways road vehicles on 8th April 2006

SR class WC, No.21C123 arrives at Horsted Keynes on 8th April 2006

Ex-BR Scammell 'Mechanical Horse' at Horsted Keynes on 9th April 2006

LBSCR class A1, No. 672 with a Goods Train at Horsted Keynes on 9th April 2006

Due to a signalling failure, the designated 'Pilotman' on the footplate of a train about to depart from HK for SP on 9th April 2006

A dispaly of former British Railways road vehicles on 9th April 2006

Ex-BR Scammell 'Mechanical Horse' at Horsted Keynes on 9th April 2006

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]]> Mon Feb 27 2006 Mid-Hants Railway http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c720288.html Mid-Hants Railway Sunday 9 October 2005: Mid-Hants Railway

SR class MN, No.35005

SR class MN, No.35005

SR class MN, No.35005

SR class MN, No.35005

LNER class A4, No.60019

DMU class 117 at Arlesford on 9th October 2005

Diesel class 33 arrives at Arlesford with the Dining Train on 9th October 2005

On 9th October 2005 there should have been 3 steam locos in operation, ultimately there was just one

'Thumper' DEMU class 205 at Arlesford on 9th October 2005

Diesel class 33 at Arlesford on 9th October 2005

Arlesford Station looking north on 9th October 2005

SR class MN, No.35005

SR class MN, No.35005

SR class MN, No.35005

Comparison of Network Rail and MHR platforms at Alton on 9th October 2005

SR class MN, No.35005

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]]> Sun Oct 9 2005 Bluebell Railway - Guinness Brewery Track Acquisition http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c608420.html Bluebell Railway - Guinness Brewery Track Acquisition Friday 8 July 2005: Bluebell Railway - Guinness Brewery Track Acquisition

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Picture depicting one of the former works locomotives

Loading some of the collected track fixings on 12th July 2005

Some of the bullhead rail awaiting collection on 12th July 2005

The former access route from the site to the BR(W) mainline viewed on 12th July 2005

The first batch of bullhead rail being loaded for transporting to HK on 13th July 2005

A straight rail section is recovered on 15th July 2005

A straight rail section is recovered on 15th July 2005

Part of a point (turnout) is recovered on 15th July 2005

The wheel flange lubricator recovered on 15th July 2005

One of the buffer stops that awaits dismantling on 15th July 2005

Some of the recovered point (turnout) components at Horsted Keynes on 13th August 2005

Some of the recovered flat bottom rail at Horsted Keynes on 13th August 2005

Some of the recovered bullhead rail at Horsted Keynes on 13th August 2005

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]]> Fri Jul 8 2005 Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Miscellaneous http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c603089.html Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Miscellaneous Monday 4 July 2005: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway - Miscellaneous

Woody Bay Station buildings on 2nd July 2005

Original L&BR Bogie Brake Van No 23 at Woody Bay on 2nd July 2005

View of the Woody Bay Station building from the access road on 2nd July 2005

View east towards the shed on 2nd July 2005

The buffer stop at Woody Bay on 2nd July 2005

Hunslet

Original L&BR 3rd Observation Coach No 7 inside the shed on 2nd July 2005

View of half the interior of original L&BR Coach No 7 on 2nd July 2005

View of the other half the interior of original L&BR Coach No 7 on 2nd July 2005

View at Woody Bay looking east towards Lynton on 2nd July 2005

The base of the Woody Bay former 'Up' Home Signal viewed on 2nd July 2005

View looking west across Bridge 67 towards Barnstaple on 2nd July 2005

The buffer stop at Bridge 67 on 2nd July 2005

View of the Woody Bay 'Down' Home Signal viewed from the train on 2nd July 2005

Woody Bay platforms and Station buildings on 2nd July 2005

Original L&BR 3rd Observation Coach No 7 on static display in the Up platorm on 3rd July 2005

View looking east towards the station platforms on 3rd July 2005

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 well tank No 1643

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 well tank No 1643

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 well tank No 1643

Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 well tank No 1643

Preparing for the end of the day on 3rd July 2005

View of 3rd Compartment Coach No 2 underside and bogie on 3rd July 2005

View from behind the buffer stops at Bridge 67 back towards Woody Bay on 20th August 2005

The passenger train waits at Bridge 67 on 20th August 2005

The stabled wagons on the Bridge 67 siding on 20th August 2005

Skip wagons No. 45 and 36 at the Bridge 67 siding on 20th August 2005

Sunset at Woody Bay Station on 20th August 2005

Sunset at Woody Bay Station on 20th August 2005

Sunset at Woody Bay Station on 20th August 2005

The newly painted 4 ton box vans in SR livery on 21st August 2005

The newly acquired welltroll wagon on 22nd August 2005

Original L&BR 3rd Observation Coach No 7 stands in the Up platorm on 2nd October 2005

The new motorised ballast hopper wagon at Woody Bay on 18th December 2005

The new motorised ballast hopper wagon at Woody Bay on 18th December 2005

The welltroll wagon stabled on the Engineers Siding on 18th December 2005

Hunslet

Hunslet

The train stops at the water tank to take on water at Woody Bay on 22nd July 2006

A Down train approaches Bridge 67 on 22nd July 2006

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]]> Mon Jul 4 2005 Bluebell Railway - 50th Anniversary of Closure http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c558861.html Bluebell Railway - 50th Anniversary of Closure Monday 30 May 2005: Bluebell Railway - 50th Anniversary of Closure

Ivatt Class 2MT No.41312 masquerading as No.41302 on 28th May 2005

Ex-LBSCR class E4,

Ivatt Class 2MT awaits its departure time on 28th May 2005

BR class 4, No.80151 representing No.80032 at Kingscote on 28th May 2005

BR class 4, No.80151 representing No.80032 at Kingscote on 28th May 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT arrives at Kingscote on 28th May 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT runs round its train at Kingscote on 28th May 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT arrives at Kingscote with the last evening service on 28th May 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT runs round the final service train at Kingscote on 28th May 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT awaits the 9.21pm departure from Kingscote on 28th May 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT awaits the 9.21pm departure from Kingscote on 28th May 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT awaits the 9.21pm departure from Kingscote on 28th May 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT No.41312 masquerading as No.41302 at Sheffield Park on 29th May 2005

Ex-LBSCR class E4,

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]]> Mon May 30 2005 Bluebell Railway - Former line to Culver Junction http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c558471.html Bluebell Railway - Former line to Culver Junction Sunday 29 May 2005: Bluebell Railway - Former line to Culver Junction

The former Barcombe Station building and Stationmaster's house on 29th May 2005

The former Barcombe Station building on 29th May 2005

The former Barcombe Station building and Stationmaster's house on 29th May 2005

View looking down over the former platform at Barcombe Station on 29th May 2005

View of the road bridge over the former line at Barcombe on 29th May 2005

View north over the site of the former Culver Jctn on 29th May 2005

View north showing the curved embankment of the former line towards Barcombe on 29th May 2005

View north showing the curved embankment of the former line towards Barcombe on 29th May 2005

View south towards Lewes from the farm crossing bridge on 29th May 2005

View north from the farm crossing bridge on 29th May 2005

Looking down on the site of the former Culver Jctn signalbox on 29th May 2005

View north photographed on the former track bed on 29th May 2005

The remains of the Oil Hut that stood adjacent to the Signal Box viewed on 29th May 2005

View south towards the former farm crossing at Culver Jctn on 29th May 2005

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]]> Sun May 29 2005 Lavender Line http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c558419.html Lavender Line Sunday 29 May 2005: Lavender Line

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]]> Sun May 29 2005 Swanage Railway http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c495397.html Swanage Railway Saturday 9 April 2005: Swanage Railway

SR class WC, No. 34028

SR class WC, No. 34028

SR class WC, No. 34028

Part of the museum at Corfe Castle Station on 9th April 2005

Part of the museum at Corfe Castle Station on 9th April 2005

Corfe Castle viewed from the 'up' platform on 9th April 2005

SR class WC, No. 34028

SR class WC, No. 34028

Corfe Castle's station building on the 'up' platform on 9th April 2005

Corfe Castle Goods Yard viewed on 9th April 2005

Harman's Cross Station on 9th April 2005

Harman's Cross Station on 9th April 2005

Harman's Cross Signal Box on 9th April 2005

BR class 4, No. 80078 at Harman's Cross on 9th April 2005

A platform lantern at Harman's Cross on 9th April 2005

SR class WC, No. 34028

SR class WC, No. 34028

BR class 4, No. 80078 at Swanage on 9th April 2005

SR class WC, No. 34028

BR class 33, No. D6165 at Swanage on 9th April 2005

BR class 4, No. 80078 at Swanage on 9th April 2005

SR class WC, No. 34028

The inclined Skew Arch Bridge, part of the old Fayles Tramway at Norden on 9th April 2005

A view up the Swanage Railway's northern 'extension' on 9th April 2005

SR class WC, No. 34028

Corfe Castle's station forecourt viewed on 9th April 2005

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]]> Sat Apr 9 2005 Bluebell Railway - Operation Undercover http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c449696.html Bluebell Railway - Operation Undercover Wednesday 2 March 2005: Bluebell Railway - Operation Undercover

View east along the top of the Woodpax site on 2nd March 2005

View south - the site line is along the left hand edge of the roadway 2nd March 2005

View of the Woodpax site looking south on 2nd March 2005

The station building from the Woodpax site on 2nd March 2005

View of the Woodpax site looking north on 2nd March 2005

Served best with Cranberry Sauce 2nd March 2005

The southern end of the Bluebell Railway on 2nd March 2005

View south towards Culver Junction along the overgrown embankment on 2nd March 2005

View north along the Pump House Siding on 2nd March 2005

View south along the Pump House Siding on 2nd March 2005

Part of the preparatory work, the first task is completed on 2nd March 2005

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]]> Wed Mar 2 2005 Bluebell Railway - Goods & Miscellaneous Rolling Stock http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c445693.html Bluebell Railway - Goods & Miscellaneous Rolling Stock Friday 18 February 2005: Bluebell Railway - Goods & Miscellaneous Rolling Stock

Ransome & Rapier 45 Ton Steam Crane, built 1943, at Kingscote on 18th February 2005

Ransome & Rapier 45 Ton Steam Crane, built 1943, at Kingscote on 18th February 2005

BR(S) 4W Covered Carriage Truck, No.2531, built 1955, at Kingscote on 18th February 2005

Shell/BP Class 'A' Spirit Tank Wagon No.4497, built 1930, at Kingscote on 18th February 2005

Pictured at Kingscote on 18th February 2005

SR 40T bogie bolster 'C' 57889 at Kingscote on 18th February 2005

Pictured at Kingscote on 18th February 2005

LMS 570027 insulated and heated Banana Van on 27th February 2005

Van

United Dairies / SR 6-wheeled Milk Tank Wagon No.4430 on 27th February 2005

British Railways Mk.1 Full Brake (BG), No.6334 at Horsted Keynes on 12th August 2006

The non-viewable side of BR Mk.1 Full Brake (BG), No.6334 at Horsted Keynes on 12th August 2006

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]]> Fri Feb 18 2005 Bluebell Railway - Northern Extension (Kingscote to Imberhorne Lane Bridge) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c437580.html Bluebell Railway - Northern Extension (Kingscote to Imberhorne Lane Bridge) Saturday 19 February 2005: Bluebell Railway - Northern Extension (Kingscote to Imberhorne Lane Bridge)

View north towards Kingscote Gate on 19th February 2005

Kingscote Gate looking down on Vowels Lane on 19th February 2005

The sign restricting access to authorised personel on 19th February 2005

View south towards Kingscote Station on 19th February 2005

Commemorative sign at Vowels Lane overbridge on 19th February 2005

The future Kingscote 'Up' advanced starter signal post (19th February 2005)

Bullhead rail meets the flat bottomed rail on 19th February 2005

View east down on to Turner's Hill Road on 19th February 2005

The future Kingscote 'Down' home signal on 19th February 2005

Looking north beyond the single trackbed section on 19th February 2005

The 15.75 mile post from Culver Jctn on 19th February 2005

View north outside Hazelden Farm on 19th February 2005

View of Hazelden Farm on 19th February 2005

View south outside Hazelden Farm on 19th February 2005

View north towards the blocked Imberhorne Lane overbridge on 19th February 2005

Yet more spoil is loaded at Imberhorne Lane on 15th June 2005

View of the excavation at the start of the day on 15th June 2005

The first sleepers are lowered into place on 15th June 2005

A rail for the first track panel is positioned on 15th June 2005

The final rail of the second track panel is secured on 15th June 2005

The final rail of the second track panel is secured on 15th June 2005

The clay wall at the end of the line on 15th June 2005

View south from the top of Imberhorne Lane embankment on 15th June 2005

View northwards towards East Grinstead on 15th June 2005

View south from the top of Imberhorne Lane embankment on 16th July 2005

View north towards Imberhorne Lane bridge on 16th July 2005

View north towards Imberhorne Lane bridge on 16th July 2005

The newly exposed Imberhorne Lane bridge on 16th July 2005

View beneath Imberhorne Lane bridge on 16th July 2005

View beneath Imberhorne Lane bridge on 16th July 2005

The first spoil train to run for a fortnight arrives at KC on 9th September 2005

The train waits at Kingscote Gate for the Guard to open the gate on 9th September 2005

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 waits at KC to return to HK with a laden spoil train on 9th September 2005

No.32473 arrives at KC with a special to convey the railway's consultant to Imberhorne Lane on 9th September 2005

After running round, No.32473 is re-coupled to the Brake Van on 9th September 2005

In BR livery ex-LBSCR class E4, No.32473 propells the Brake Van towards Imberhorne Lane on 9th September 2005

View from the Guards Van as the train approaches Kingscote on 21st September 2005

Inside the Brake Van on 21st September 2005

View from the Guards Van as the train approaches Imberhorne Lane on 21st September 2005

View north towards Imberhorne Lane bridge on 21st September 2005

The exposed Imberhorne Lane bridge on 21st September 2005

View south from the top of Imberhorne Lane embankment on 21st September 2005

View north towards Imberhorne Lane bridge on 21st September 2005

The Guard waits patiently while the spoil is loaded on 21st September 2005

View from the Brake Van as the train departs from Imberhorne Lane with the loaded spoil on 21st September 2005

View from the Brake Van as the loaded spoil train arrives back at Kingscote on 21st September 2005

Ivatt Class 2MT No.41312 with the spoil train at New Coombe Bridge on 21st September 2005

View south over the parapet of Imberhorne Lane Bridge towards Kingscote on 22nd December 2005

View south from the western side of Imberhorne Lane Bridge on 22nd December 2005

View north over the parapet of Imberhorne Lane Bridge towards East Grinstead on 22nd December 2005

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]]> Sat Feb 19 2005 Bluebell Railway - Miscellaneous http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c383963.html Bluebell Railway - Miscellaneous Wednesday 1 December 2004: Bluebell Railway - Miscellaneous

The 4-COR Motor Coach on the 'tramway' at Sheffield Park on 19th January 2005

The 4-COR Motor Coach on the 'tramway' at Sheffield Park on 19th January 2005

The 4-COR coach awaiting steam haulage to Horsted Keynes on 19th January 2005

The 4-COR coach painted in Southern Railway livery on 19th January 2005

The 4-COR non-motor bogie on 19th January 2005

The 4-COR motor bogie less electrical pick-up shoe on 19th January 2005

The 4-COR Motor Coach in platform 1 at Horsted Keynes on 29th January 2005

BR class 4, No. 80151 at Kingscote with a Santa Special 11th December 2004

Santa Claus and fans at Kingscote 18th December 2004

The footbridge procured originally for West Hoathly pictured on 18th February 2005

The footbridge procured originally for West Hoathly pictured on 18th February 2005

Ex-London Transport GS62 and Metrobus RML at Kingscote Station on 27th February 2005

Ex-London Transport Guy bus GS62 at Kingscote Station on 27th February 2005

A solitary squirrel busy feeding near to Kingscote Signal Box on 14th November 2006

The 4-COR Motor Coach in platform 1 at Horsted Keynes on 21st May 2005

The 4-COR Motor Coach in platform 1 at Horsted Keynes on 21st May 2005

BRPS Chairman & KC Station Master Roy Watts aboard his personal transport for a trip to HK on 1st May 2005

24th April 2005

24th April 2005

24th April 2005

24th April 2005

24th April 2005

24th April 2005

24th April 2005

24th April 2005

24th April 2005

The 4-COR Motor Coach at Horsted Keynes on 4th June 2005

The Chairman's RML bus at Kingscote on 16th October 2005

Buses at Horsted Keynes operating a Replacement Railway Service to Sheffield Park due to over running PW works on 4th February 2006

Buses at Horsted Keynes operating a Replacement Railway Service to Sheffield Park due to over running PW works on 4th February 2006

The film crew and actors get just one opportunity to film a sequence correctly as SR class U, No. 1638 arrives at Kingscote with a service train on 18th July 2006

The leading lady (in the brown dress) at Kingscote on 18th July 2006

Even the actors are facinated by a departing steam train at Kingscote on 18th July 2006

The train stops to allow the footplate crew to extinguish a lineside fire on 11th August 2006

View from within the LNWR Observation Coach on 11th August 2006

Blackmoor Bear waits patiently at Kingscote for the next train to take him back to Sheffield Park on 5th September 2006

Photographers from the Photo Charter Special train assemble at Black Hut on 14th November 2006

The photographers rejoin the Photo Charter Special train at Black Hut on 14th November 2006

Photographers from the Photo Charter Special train assemble at West Hoathly on 14th November 2006

Photographers from the Photo Charter Special train assemble at Freshfield Bank on 17th November 2006

FPD&W on line train (25th May 2007)

FPD&W on line train (25th May 2007)

FPD&W on line train (25th May 2007)

FPD&W on line train (25th May 2007)

FPD&W on line train (25th May 2007)

FPD&W on line train (25th May 2007)

FPD&W on line train (25th May 2007)

FPD&W on line train (25th May 2007)

FPD&W on line train (25th May 2007)

FPD&W on line train (25th May 2007)

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]]> Wed Dec 1 2004 Bluebell Railway - Stock awaiting renovation http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c357350.html Bluebell Railway - Stock awaiting renovation Wednesday 1 December 2004: Bluebell Railway - Stock awaiting renovation

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 1st December 2004

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 1st December 2004

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 1st December 2004

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 1st December 2004

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 1st December 2004

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 1st December 2004

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 7th May 2005

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 7th May 2005

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 7th May 2005

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 7th May 2005

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 7th May 2005

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 7th May 2005

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 7th May 2005

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 7th May 2005

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 7th May 2005

The newly arrived LCDR & LSWR coach bodies at Horsted Keynes on 18th October 2005

The LCDR coach body on 18th October 2005

The LSWR coach body on 18th October 2005

The newly arrived LCDR & LSWR coach bodies at Horsted Keynes on 18th October 2005

The newly arrived LSWR & LCDR coach bodies at Horsted Keynes on 18th October 2005

The newly arrived LSWR & LCDR coach bodies at Horsted Keynes on 18th October 2005

The LSWR coach body on 18th October 2005

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 21st May 2005

A LSWR bogie at Horsted Keynes on 21st May 2005

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 27th May 2005

Viewed at Horsted Keynes on 27th May 2005

The sheeted Howard 7 ton 4w petrol mechanical locomotive No. 957 in front of the railways second Wickham Trolley on 4th February 2006

Newly arrived Pullman Car 'Doris' being cleaned of graffiti at Horsted Keynes on 12th April 2006

New arrivals in the C&W yard at Horsted Keynes (10th September 2008)

A new arrival in the C&W yard at Horsted Keynes (10th September 2008)

A modified LBCSR open wagon and Craven outside framed brake van dating from about 1850 (12th September 2008)

The modified LBCSR open wagon (12th September 2008)

A modified LBCSR open wagon and Craven outside framed brake van dating from about 1850 (12th September 2008)

The interior of the Craven outside framed brake van dating from about 1850 (12th September 2008)

A modified LBCSR open wagon and Craven outside framed brake van dating from about 1850 (12th September 2008)

What is believed to be a modifed SECR open wagon at Horsted Keynes (12th September 2008)

The modified LBCSR open wagon (12th September 2008)

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]]> Wed Dec 1 2004 Bluebell Railway - Passenger Rolling Stock http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c352966.html Bluebell Railway - Passenger Rolling Stock Saturday 27 November 2004: Bluebell Railway - Passenger Rolling Stock

SR Maunsell Open 3rd Coach, No.1309, built 1935 pictured on 27th November 2004

BR Restaurant Miniature Buffet (RMB) diagram 98 (now 99), No.1318, built 1959 pictured on 12th February 2005

LNWR Observation Coach, No.1503, built 1913 pictured on 27th November 2004

BR Bulleid Semi-Open Brake Third, No.2515, built 1951 pictured on 12th February 2005

SR Maunsell Brake Corridor Composite, No.6686, built 1935 pictured on 27th November 2004

BR Mk.1 CK (Composite Corridor), Diagram 128, No.16210, built 1961 pictured on 7th May 2005

LMS 6-wheel Gangwayed Guard's Brake, BGZ, No. 32975, built 1938 viewed on 21st May 2005

GNR Directors' Saloon No.706E at Horsted Keynes on 21st May 2005

LBSCR 1st Class coach No.661 originally built 1880 on 11th September 2005

LBSCR 1st Class coach No.661 originally built 1880 on 11th September 2005

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]]> Sat Nov 27 2004 Bluebell Railway - Engineering & Infrastructure http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c335910.html Bluebell Railway - Engineering & Infrastructure Sunday 17 October 2004: Bluebell Railway - Engineering & Infrastructure

Ballast Tamper '73202' and Ballast Regulator at Kingscote 26th October 2004

Both ballast machines return from the northern extension 26th October 2004

The good, the bad and the ugly at Kingscote on 26th October 2004

The Lineside Clearance Group north of New Coombe Bridge on 17th Nov 2004

The Lineside Clearance Group on the same embankment a week later

The Water Tower at Horsted Keynes 5th January 2005

PW and signalling work in progress at Horsted Keynes 17th October 2004

Completed PW and Signalling work on a cold frosty morning 11th December 2004

S&T put the finishing touches to the signalling work at Horsted Keynes on 16th January 2005

BR class 4, No. 80151 at New Coombe Bridge with a down train 11th December 2004

View north across New Coombe Bridge 11th December 2004

An unused S&T lineside case used by nesting birds the previous year 29th January 2005

An electrically insulated join between two seperate track sections 29th January 2005

Tractor with flail attachment in use north of Deans Crossing on 9th February 2005

Tractor with flail attachment in use north of Deans Crossing on 9th February 2005

Tractor with flail attachment in use north of Deans Crossing on 9th February 2005

Ex-British Railways Mobile Ticket Office in use at Sheffield Park on 12th February 2005

View towards the southern portal from within Sharpthorne Tunnel 11th December 2004

Vertical ventilation shaft from within Sharpthorne Tunnel on 11th December 2004

Vertical ventilation shaft from within Sharpthorne Tunnel on 11th December 2004

The mid-tunnel telephone within Sharpthorne Tunnel on 11th December 2004

S&T engineer checking the telephone at the south portal 11th December 2004

BR class 4MT, No. 75027 emerges from Sharpthorne Tunnel 11th December 2004

BR class 4, No. 80151 emerges from Sharpthorne Tunnel on 11th December 2004

A few seconds later - peace again !!! 11th December 2004

Horsted Keynes platforms 3 & 4 'Up starters' on 11th December 2004

Horsted Keynes platforms 2 and 1 'Down starters' on 24th December 2004

Horsted Keynes platforms 4 and 3 'Down starters' on 24th December 2004

Horsted Keynes 'Up home' signal on 19th January 2005

Kingscote 'Up home' signal on 18th December 2004

Kingscote 'Down advanced starter' signal on 18th December 2004

The Wickham Trolley at Horsted Keynes on 29th January 2005

The Wickham Trolley and Trailer on 29th January 2005

View from within the Wickham Trolley as we depart Sheffield Park on 29th January 2005

The Chimney Sweep and his daughter working at Kingscote on 26th August 2005

A platform view of the engineering works on 28th January 2006

The PW gang at the SP enginering works installing the new point on 28th January 2006

View south at the site of the SP engineering works on 28th January 2006

The new point motor machine on 28th January 2006

View north at the site of the SP engineering works on 28th January 2006

All that remains of the original pointwork at the north end of SP on 28th January 2006

A sleeper for the new point is lifted into position at SP on 28th January 2006

A sleeper for the new point is lifted into position at SP on 28th January 2006

The Lineside Clearance Group remove debris at Caseford Bridge resulting from the 1987 Great Storm on 22nd March 2006

The Lineside Clearance Group remove debris at Caseford Bridge resulting from the 1987 Great Storm on 22nd March 2006

The HK 'Up starter' signal gantry for platforms 1 & 2 under construction on 13th August 2005

Horsted Keynes 'Up outer distant' signal on 11th February 2006

Horsted Keynes 'Up outer home' signal on 11th February 2006

Horsted Keynes 'Down advanced starter' on 11th February 2006

The contractor's weedkiller road-railer passes through Kingscote platforms on 20th June 2006

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]]> Sun Oct 17 2004 Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2006) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c335746.html Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2006) Sunday 1 January 2006: Bluebell Railway - Visiting Locomotives (2006)

Class 08, No. 08016 at Caseford Bridge en-route to Horsted Keynes on 29th March 2006

Class 08, No. 08016 at Caseford Bridge en-route to Horsted Keynes on 29th March 2006

Class 08, No. 08016 inside the paintshop at the C&W Works at Horsted Keynes on 29th March 2006

Class 08, No. 08016 inside the paintshop at the C&W Works at Horsted Keynes on 29th March 2006

View inside the driver's cab of 08016 on 29th March 2006

Class 08, No. 08016 inside the paintshop at the C&W Works at Horsted Keynes on 29th March 2006

Class 08, No. D3023 at Sheffield Park on 27th May 2006

Class 08, No. D3023 shunting at Horsted Keynes on 12th July 2006

Class 08, No. D3023 with a ballast train near to Monteswood Lane Bridge on 12th July 2006

Class 08, No. D3023 with a ballast train near to Monteswood Lane Bridge on 12th July 2006

Class 08, No. D3023 shunting at Horsted Keynes on 12th July 2006

Class 08, No. D3023 approaching Dean's Crossing with a spoil train on 29th November 2006

SR class WC, No. 34028

SR class WC, No. 34028

SR class WC, No. 34028

SR class WC, No. 34028

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 approaches Horsted Keynes with an Up train on 11th February 2006

Ivatt Class 2MT No.41312 passes the HK water tower with a down train on 11th August 2006

Ivatt Class 2MT No.41312 passes the HK Advance Starter Signal with a down train on 11th August 2006

View from an empty LNWR Observation Coach on 11th August 2006

View from the LNWR Observation Coach on 11th August 2006

Ivatt Class 2MT No.41312 passes the SP Inner Home Signal with a down train on 11th August 2006

Ivatt Class 2MT No.41312 arrives at Sheffield Park on 11th August 2006

Ivatt Class 2MT No.41312 at Kingscote on 29th August 2006

Ivatt Class 2MT No.41312 arrives at Kingscote on 29th August 2006

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 arrives at Kingscote for the last time on 12th September 2006

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 waits before starting its final run round at Kingscote on 12th September 2006

Ivatt Class 2MT No. 41312 waits to depart from Kingscote for the last time on 12th September 2006

Class 08, No. D3023 at Kingscote with a Special Working on 19th September 2006

Class 08, No. D3023 at Kingscote with a Special Working on 19th September 2006

Class 08, No. D3023 at Kingscote with a Special Working on 19th September 2006

SR class WC, No.34028

SR class WC, No.34028

SR class WC, No.34028

SR class WC, No.34028

GWR No.3440

GWR No.3440

GWR No.3440

GWR No.3440

GWR No.3440

GWR No.3440

GWR No.3440

LBSCR class A1X, No.662 'Martello' at Kingscote on 14th November 2006

LBSCR class A1X, No.662 'Martello' at Kingscote signal box on 14th November 2006

LBSCR class A1X, No.662 'Martello' at Kingscote signal box on 14th November 2006

LBSCR class A1X, No.662 'Martello' at Sheffield Park on 14th November 2006

LBSCR class A1X, No.662 'Martello' at Sheffield Park on 14th November 2006

LBSCR class A1X, No.662 'Martello' at Horsted Keynes on 14th November 2006

LBSCR class A1X, No.662 'Martello' at Horsted Keynes on 14th November 2006

LBSCR class A1X, No.662 'Martello' at Horsted Keynes on 14th November 2006

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]]> Sun Jan 1 2006 Bluebell Railway - Former line to Ardingly http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c335631.html Bluebell Railway - Former line to Ardingly Sunday 18 July 2004: Bluebell Railway - Former line to Ardingly

The former Ardingly Station building on 18th July 2004

View towards Horsted Keynes from the Ardingly road bridge 18th July 2004

View towards Haywards Heath and Copyhold Jctn from the Ardingly road bridge 18th July 2004

View beneath the Ardingly road bridge 18th July 2004

The 'hole' at the start of the works resulting from removed spoil 1st December 2004

The sole remnants of the original Sheriff Mill Viaduct on 1st December 2004

View of Station Approach from the top of the embankment on 1st December 2004

A bonfire is the most effective method of disposing of vegetation 1st December 2004

A bridge too far - the end of the Ardingly spur line viewed on 1st December 2004

The Lineside Clearance Group at work preparing the site for future civil works 1st December 2004

The Lineside Clearance Group at work preparing the site for future civil works 1st December 2004

The Lineside Clearance Group at work preparing the site for future civil works 1st December 2004

The embankment on the Lywood Tunnel side of Station Approach 1st December 2004

The stream alongside Station Approach which must also be spanned 1st December 2004

View of the embankment and stabled stock from Station Approach 1st December 2004

Transformation - Bullhead rail meets the flat bottomed rail 1st December 2004

The end of the Ardingly line viewed on 15th December 2004

The 'hole' two weeks on - compare with the same scene pictured on 1/12/2004

Two weeks on - compare with the same scene pictured on 1/12/2004

The sole remnants of the original Sheriff Mill Viaduct on 15th December 2004

Tree stumps remain intact for removal by heavy machinery 15th December 2004

Two weeks on - additional track places us closer to Ardingly 15th December 2004

The Lineside Clearance Group clearing vegetation towards HK 15th December 2004

Lineside clearance in progress approaching Horsted Keynes 15th December 2004

Another tree falls to aid the civil works 5th January 2005

A Royal Mail van passes below along Station Approach 5th January 2005

The almost cleared embankment end 5th January 2005

And another tree falls 5th January 2005

The Lineside Clearance Group working within a stones throw of Station Approach 5th January 2005

Station Approach Road 5th January 2005

A clearer view down the Ardingly Branch following extensive tree felling on 19th January 2005

View from the top of the embankment on the Lywood Tunnel side of Station Approach on 27th May 2005

View west along the embankment towards Lywood Tunnel near to Station Approach on 27th May 2005

View west along the embankment towards Lywood Tunnel on 27th May 2005

At the first farm crossing the farmer has laid a hard surface across the trackbed on 27th May 2005

View west within a cutting on 27th May 2005

The farm gate on the north side at the second farm crossing on 27th May 2005

Overhead power lines run over the trackbed 27th May 2005

A bridge parapet of a bridge spanning a farm crossing on 27th May 2005

View looking down to the farm crossing on 27th May 2005

The overhead power lines continue on above the trackbed on 27th May 2005

A support pole for the overhead power lines on 27th May 2005

An original BR line hut near to Lywood Tunnel on 27th May 2005

View west towards Lywood Tunnel on 27th May 2005

View west towards Lywood Tunnel on 27th May 2005

View west towards Lywood Tunnel on 27th May 2005

View west into Lywood Tunnel on 27th May 2005

View west from within Lywood Tunnel on 27th May 2005

View west out of Lywood Tunnel on 27th May 2005

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]]> Sun Jul 18 2004 Bluebell Railway - Carriage & Wagon Workshop http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c220924.html Bluebell Railway - Carriage & Wagon Workshop Thursday 1 July 2004: Bluebell Railway - Carriage & Wagon Workshop

(Nearest) LCDR No.106; (Centre) Met. Rlwy No.412; and (End) LBSCR No.661, pictured on 1st July 2004

LCDR Brake 2nd No.106 built 1899 on 17th July 2004

Metropolitan Railway Composite No.412 built 1900 on 17th July 2004

LBSCR 1st Class No.661 built 1880 on 17th July 2004

LBSCR 1st Class No.661 built 1880 on 17th July 2004

SECR birdcage brake No.3363 on 17th July 2004

LBSCR box van No.8196 on 17th July 2004

Maunsell droplight open 3rd No.1336 on 17th July 2004

LBSCR 1st Class No.661 built 1880 on 17th July 2004

Pullman Car No.64 on 29th January 2005

Pullman Car No.64 on 29th January 2005

LBSCR third brake, No.949 on 29th January 2005

(Nearest) LCDR No.106; (Centre) Met. Rlwy No.412; and (End) LBSCR No.949 on 26th February 2005

A bogie of Pullman Car No.64 on 26th February 2005

A guided tour of the C&W Works on 26th February 2005

Maunsell droplight open 3rd No.1336 on 26th February 2005

Maunsell droplight open 3rd No.1336 on 26th February 2005

Within the Carriage and Wagon Workshop on 30th April 2005

Within the Carriage and Wagon Workshop on 30th April 2005

The Queen Mary Brake outside the Carriage and Wagon Workshop on 30th April 2005

Within the Carriage and Wagon Workshop on 30th April 2005

Within the Carriage and Wagon Workshop on 30th April 2005

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]]> Thu Jul 1 2004 Bluebell Railway - Locomotives (Currently in-service) http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c212472.html Bluebell Railway - Locomotives (Currently in-service) Tuesday 22 June 2004: Bluebell Railway - Locomotives (Currently in-service)

SECR class O1, No.65 at Kingscote 1st January 2005

SECR class O1, No.65 1st January 2005

SECR class O1, No.65 at Kingscote 1st January 2005

SECR class O1, No.65 departs Horsted Keynes with an Up train on 15th January 2005

SECR class O1, No.65 departs Horsted Keynes with a Down train on 29th January 2005

LBSCR class A1, No.672

LBSCR class A1, No.672

LBSCR class A1, No.672

LBSCR class A1, No.672

LBSCR class A1, No.672

LBSCR class A1, No.672

BR class 4, No.80151 at Horsted Keynes 17th July 2004

BR class 4, No.80151 at Horsted Keynes 17th July 2004

GWR class Earl (aka Dukedog)

GWR class Earl (aka Dukedog)

GWR class Earl (aka Dukedog)

GWR class Earl (aka Dukedog)

GWR class Earl (aka Dukedog)

SECR class O1, No 65 waits at Horsted Keynes with the first Victorian Train on 28th January 2006

SECR class O1, No.65 approaches Sharpthorne Tunnel with the HLF Special on 27th April 2005

SECR class O1, No.65 emerges from Sharpthorne Tunnel on the HLF Special's return journey on 27th April 2005

SECR class O1, No.65 approaches Sharpthorne Tunnel with an Up train on 4th May 2005

SECR class O1, No.65 emerges from Sharpthorne Tunnel with a Down train on 4th May 2005

SECR class O1, No.65 emerges from Sharpthorne Tunnel with a Down train on 4th May 2005

LBSCR class A1, No.672

LBSCR class A1, No.672

LBSCR class A1, No.672

LBSCR class A1, No.672

LBSCR class A1, No.672

LBSCR class A1, No.672 emerges from Sharpthorne Tunnel with a Down train on 27th April 2005

LBSCR class A1, No.672 emerges through the lineside clearance bonfire on 27th April 2005

LBSCR class A1, No.672

LBSCR class A1, No.672

LBSCR class A1, No.672

BR class 4, No.80151 approaches Horsted Keynes with a Down train on 30th April 2005

BR class 4, No.80151 masquerades as the Golden Arrow at Kingscote on 1st May 2005

BR class 4, No.80151 at Horsted Keynes with a Wedding Charter on 21st May 2005

BR class 4, No.80151 at Horsted Keynes with a Wedding Charter on 21st May 2005

BR class 4, No.80151 departs Horsted Keynes with a Wedding Charter on 21st May 2005

GWR class Earl (aka Dukedog)

GWR class Earl (aka Dukedog)

BR class 4, No.80151 approaching Black Hut with a Down train on 17th August 2005

BR class 4, No.80151 waits to depart from Kingscote with the Golden Arrow lunch train on 11th September 2005

BR class 4, No.80151 waits to depart from Kingscote with the Golden Arrow lunch train on 11th September 2005

BR class 4, No.80151 with an Up train on 15th October 2005

SECR class O1, No 65 waits at Horsted Keynes with an Up train on 4th February 2006

SECR class O1, No 65 returns to Horsted Keynes with a Down train on 4th February 2006

SR class U, No. 1638 approaches Horsted Keynes with an Up Maunsell Members Special on 18th February 2006

SR class U, No. 1638 arrives at Sheffield Park with a Down Special on 18th February 2006

SR class U, No.1638 arrives at Kingscote on 25th April 2006

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]]> Tue Jun 22 2004 Bluebell Railway - Stations http://gallery74781.fotopic.net/c212462.html Bluebell Railway - Stations Tuesday 22 June 2004: Bluebell Railway - Stations

Horsted Keynes (view south) 23rd May 2004

Horsted Keynes (view north) 17th July 2004

Horsted Keynes Signal Box 17th July 2004

View north towards Horsted Keynes Station 1st December 2004

View south towards Horsted Keynes Station 16th January 2005

View north towards Horsted Keynes Station on 29th January 2005

The 'Carriage Exhibition Coach' where it greeted HK visitors for many years on 19th January 2005

Final days for the 'Carriage Exhibition Coach' ??? 19th January 2005

SR Maunsell Brake Third, No.3724, built 1930 pictured on 19th January 2005

An 'up' train hauled by A1X 'Fenchurch' arrives at Horsted Keynes on 5th February 2005

The Station Master patrols his territory on 26th February 2005

View north towards Kingscote Station 3rd September 2004

Kingscote Station (view north) 3rd September 2004

Kingscote Station (view north) 3rd September 2004

Kingscote Station (view north) 23rd May 2004

Kingscote Station (view north) 3rd September 2004

Kingscote (future) Signal Box 3rd September 2004

Kingscote Station (Goods Yard) 1st July 2004

Kingscote Station (view south) 3rd September 2004

Kingscote Station (view south) 3rd September 2004

Kingscote Station (view south) 9th July 2004

View south from Kingscote Stn 3rd September 2004

Kingscote Station (view north) 7th November 2004

Kingscote Station (frontage) 27th November 2004

Kingscote Station (view south) 7th November 2004

Kingscote Station Building - 27th November 2004

Kingscote Station Building - 27th November 2004

Kingscote Station (LBSCR 1882 inscription) 27th Nov 2004

Kingscote (temp) Signal Box 27th November 2004

Kingscote (temp) Signal Box 27th November 2004

Kingscote (temp) Signal Box 27th November 2004

Kingscote (temp) Signal Box 4th December 2004

Kingscote (temp) Signal Box 4th December 2004

BR Restaurant Miniature Buffet (RMB), No.1818, at Kingscote on 19th February 2005

BR Restaurant Miniature Buffet (RMB), No.1818, at Kingscote on 19th February 2005

View south from Kingscote Gate towards the station on 18th February 2005

The Metro coaches and ex-LBSCR No.661 at Kingscote during falling snow on 27th February 2005

View south towards the abandoned Ketches Halt on 29th January 2005

Sheffield Park Stn (view south) 23rd May 2004

Sheffield Park Signal Box on 29th January 2005

View looking north of the former West Hoathley Station viewed 11th December 2004

THEN - Kingscote Station Up platform circa 1953

AND NOW - Kingscote Station Up platform canopy posts painted in WW2 livery on 17th May 2005

View south from the former West Hoathly Down platform on 11th May 2005

View south from the former West Hoathly Up platform on 11th May 2005

The Kingscote signalman receives the token on 22nd April 2006

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