Brighton to Portsmouth:; Brighton - Arundel South Jcn (BLI); Arundel South Jcn - Havant Jcn (TBH2); Havant Jcn - Portsmouth Harbour (WPH2).
Branches:
Devil's Dyke Bch (BDD); Littlehampton Junction to Littlehampton (BLI2); Barnham & Bognor Regis Line (BBR); Midhurst & Chichester Line (FCL); Havant to Hayling Island Branch (HHI)
Branches:
Devil's Dyke Bch (BDD); Littlehampton Junction to Littlehampton (BLI2); Barnham & Bognor Regis Line (BBR); Midhurst & Chichester Line (FCL); Havant to Hayling Island Branch (HHI)
Brighton station (BLI1 @ 0m 00ch). 1960s (Ref: 221006)
Looking towards the trainshedBrighton station (BLI1 @ 0m 00ch). 1960s (Ref: 221006)
Hove station (BLI1 @ 1m 35ch). 1960s (Ref: 221007)
On the Down platform looking east towards BrightonHove station (BLI1 @ 1m 35ch). 1960s (Ref: 221007)
Aldrington Halt (BLI1 @ 1m 74ch). 1960s (Ref: 221008)
Aldrington Halt (BLI1 @ 1m 74ch). 1960s (Ref: 221008)
Site of Dyke Junction (BLI1 @ 2m 01ch). 01 August 1970 (Ref: 221009)
The junction was on the Up (north) side of the main line. The branch opened on 01 September 1887, and closed on 01 January 1939. The track was lifted soon after closureSite of Dyke Junction (BLI1 @ 2m 01ch). 01 August 1970 (Ref: 221009)
Portslade Station 1882 (BLI1 @ 2m 73ch) (Ref: 030326)
This station was opened in 1881 on the East side of the level crossing. Was called Portslade and West Hove from 1927 to 1980.Portslade Station 1882 (BLI1 @ 2m 73ch) (Ref: 030326)
Portslade Station 1882 (BLI1 @ 2m 73ch) (Ref: 030327)
The exterior of the Refreshment Room on the platformPortslade Station 1882 (BLI1 @ 2m 73ch) (Ref: 030327)
Portslade Station 1945. (BLI1@ 2m 73ch) (Ref: 030536)
The station was originally opened by the London & Brighton Railway in 1840. It was relocated to its current site (as pictured) in 1881. Note the old station building to the right of the image and the two workmen enjoying a cup of tea at the base of the signal box.Portslade Station 1945. (BLI1@ 2m 73ch) (Ref: 030536)
Portslade old Station (BLI1 c. 2m 80ch) (Ref: 030328)
This was the original station building opened in 1840, closed from 1847 to 1857 due to lack of traffic and finally closed in 1881 with the opening of the new station. This photo shows the old station building as it was on the 11 March 1949 with the still active Goods shed in the background.Portslade old Station (BLI1 c. 2m 80ch) (Ref: 030328)
Southwick station (BLI1 @ 4m 30ch). Circa 1969 (Ref: 221010)
On the Down platform looking east towards Brighton. A Down passenger electric train is in the platformSouthwick station (BLI1 @ 4m 30ch). Circa 1969 (Ref: 221010)
Southwick station (BLI1 @ 4m 30ch). 23 July 1970 (Ref: 221012)
On the Down platform looking east towards BrightonSouthwick station (BLI1 @ 4m 30ch). 23 July 1970 (Ref: 221012)
Southwick station (BLI1 @ 4m 30ch). Circa 1969 (Ref: 221011)
Class 73 electro-diesel locomotive, hauling a train of open wagons, approaching the stationSouthwick station (BLI1 @ 4m 30ch). Circa 1969 (Ref: 221011)
Kingston on Sea Station - Station Master's House c.1950 (BLI1 @ 4m 66ch) (Ref: 030220)
Exterior of station-master's house. The station itself was shortlived surviving only from 1840 to 1879 because it was located only 1/3 mile along the line from Southwick Station which is still open.Kingston on Sea Station - Station Master's House c.1950 (BLI1 @ 4m 66ch) (Ref: 030220)
Shoreham-by-Sea Station c. 1870s (BLI @ 5m 69ch) (Ref: 030408)
Opened by the LBSCR as a terminus in 1840 as Shoreham. It became a through station in 1845 and was renamed as Shoreham by Sea in 1906.Shoreham-by-Sea Station c. 1870s (BLI @ 5m 69ch) (Ref: 030408)
Shoreham-by-Sea Station 1886 (BLI @ 5m 69ch) (Ref: 030409)
Opened by the LBSCR as a terminus in 1840 as Shoreham. It became a through station in 1845 and was renamed as Shoreham by Sea in 1906. The platform buildings have been substantially rebuilt since this photograph.Shoreham-by-Sea Station 1886 (BLI @ 5m 69ch) (Ref: 030409)
Shoreham-by-Sea "A" signal box (BLI1 @ approx 5m 60ch). 23 July 1970 (Ref: 221013)
Formerly known as Shoreham East Signalbox. On the Up side, adjacent to Eastern Avenue Level CrossingShoreham-by-Sea "A" signal box (BLI1 @ approx 5m 60ch). 23 July 1970 (Ref: 221013)
Shoreham-by-Sea “B” Signalbox (BLI1 @ approx 5m 69ch). 1960s (Ref: 221022)
Formerly known as Shoreham West Signalbox, on the Up side adjacent to Brunswick Road level crossing. Ex-Southern Railway 2BIL EMU No 2040 in the stationShoreham-by-Sea “B” Signalbox (BLI1 @ approx 5m 69ch). 1960s (Ref: 221022)
Shoreham-by-Sea “B” Signalbox (BLI1 @ approx 5m 69ch). 18 May 1985 (Ref: 221447)
At the west end of the station, on Brunswick RoadShoreham-by-Sea “B” Signalbox (BLI1 @ approx 5m 69ch). 18 May 1985 (Ref: 221447)
Shoreham-by-Sea station (BLI1 @ 5m 69ch). 18 May 1985 (Ref: 221446)
Looking east with the Brunswick Road level crossing gates in the foregroundShoreham-by-Sea station (BLI1 @ 5m 69ch). 18 May 1985 (Ref: 221446)
Shoreham-by-Sea station (BLI1 @ 5m 69ch). 18 May 1985 (Ref: 221445)
Brunswick Road level crossing gates, closed against the road, with the Burrell Arms pub on the far side. The pub has since closedShoreham-by-Sea station (BLI1 @ 5m 69ch). 18 May 1985 (Ref: 221445)
Shoreham-by-Sea (BLI1 @ approx 5m 60ch). Circa 1970 (Ref: 221016)
Ex-Southern Railway EMU. Southern Railway “Beware of Trains” and “Danger. Don’t Touch Conductor Rails” signs also in the photographShoreham-by-Sea (BLI1 @ approx 5m 60ch). Circa 1970 (Ref: 221016)
Shoreham-by-Sea (BLI1 @ approx 5m 60ch). July 1970 (Ref: 221019)
Southern Region 2HAP EMU No 6025Shoreham-by-Sea (BLI1 @ approx 5m 60ch). July 1970 (Ref: 221019)
Shoreham-by-Sea (BLI1 @ approx 5m 60ch). July 1970 (Ref: 221020)
Southern Region EMUShoreham-by-Sea (BLI1 @ approx 5m 60ch). July 1970 (Ref: 221020)
Shoreham-by-Sea (BLI1). August 1963 (Ref: 221023)
Horsham - Brighton train hauled by steam tank engineShoreham-by-Sea (BLI1). August 1963 (Ref: 221023)
London Victoria - Littlehampton train crossing the River Adur Viaduct, Shoreham-by-Sea (BLI1 @ approx 6m 45ch). 17 August 1974 (Ref: 221401)
London Victoria - Littlehampton train crossing the River Adur Viaduct, Shoreham-by-Sea (BLI1 @ approx 6m 45ch). 17 August 1974 (Ref: 221401)
Worthing Station c.1870. (BLI1 @ 10m 46ch) (Ref:030513)
The original station platform dating from 1845.Worthing Station c.1870. (BLI1 @ 10m 46ch) (Ref:030513)
Worthing Station August 1882. (BLI1 @ 10m 46ch) (Ref:030514)
Originally opened in 1845 this picture shows the platform of the 'new' station built in 1869. Note the advertisement for Crystal Palace.Worthing Station August 1882. (BLI1 @ 10m 46ch) (Ref:030514)
West Worthing Station 1945 (BLI1 @ 11m 30ch) (Ref: 030494)
Opened in 1889West Worthing Station 1945 (BLI1 @ 11m 30ch) (Ref: 030494)
West Worthing (BLI1 @ 11m 30ch). 31 July 1970 (Ref: 221031)
Platforms, Signalbox, and Level CrossingWest Worthing (BLI1 @ 11m 30ch). 31 July 1970 (Ref: 221031)
Angmering station (BLI1 @ 15m 44ch). 25 July 1970 (Ref: 221032)
Platforms, Footbridge, Signalbox and Level CrossingAngmering station (BLI1 @ 15m 44ch). 25 July 1970 (Ref: 221032)
Ford (Sussex) Drawbridge over the River Arun (TBH2 @ 19m 36ch) (Ref: 030549)
Distant view showing the bridge, and Ford station buildingsFord (Sussex) Drawbridge over the River Arun (TBH2 @ 19m 36ch) (Ref: 030549)
Ford (Sussex) Drawbridge over the River Arun (TBH2 @ 19m 36ch) (Ref: 030550)
Ford (Sussex) Drawbridge over the River Arun (TBH2 @ 19m 36ch) (Ref: 030550)
Ford (Sussex) Drawbridge over the River Arun (TBH2 @ 19m 36ch) (Ref: 030548)
Side view showing the drawbridge rollersFord (Sussex) Drawbridge over the River Arun (TBH2 @ 19m 36ch) (Ref: 030548)
Ford (Sussex) Drawbridge over the River Arun (TBH2 @ 19m 36ch) (Ref: 030547)
A tank locomotive hauling four carriages is leaving Ford station and approaching the bridge in this elevated view showing the draw mechanism. The bridge was designed by R. Jacomb Hood, Chief Engineer of the LBSCR, and built by Henry Grissell of the Regent's Canal Ironworks of London. The centre section could be retracted on an incline so the ninety-foot long moveable part could ride up and over the fixed eastern section of lineFord (Sussex) Drawbridge over the River Arun (TBH2 @ 19m 36ch) (Ref: 030547)
