Waterloo to Dorchester: Waterloo to Northam Short Mile Jcn (BML1); Northam to Dorchester Jcn (BML2);
Nine Elms Goods Branch; Eastleigh Yards (EYD); Southampton Eastern Docks Branch (SOY);
012446E 76_4_12 Woking - engineering yard
Woking. Engineer’s Yard (BML1 @ approx 25mp). 03 June 1976 (Ref: 012446) View over the engineer’s yard with “Seacow” ballast hopper wagons and brake vans in the foreground012446E 76_4_12 Woking - engineering yard
Necropolis Private Station nr. Waterloo (BML1 @ 0m 15ch) (Ref: 030527)
The resited station opened in 1902 by the Necropolis Railway Company to allow the LSWR to expand Waterloo over the site of its first station. This station was badly damaged by bombing in 1941 and never reopened.Necropolis Private Station nr. Waterloo (BML1 @ 0m 15ch) (Ref: 030527)
Nine Elms Viaduct early 1900s (BML1 1m 59ch - 2m 11ch) (Ref: 031653)
Train on the viaduct is a local from Waterloo heading to the Twickenham area.Nine Elms Viaduct early 1900s (BML1 1m 59ch - 2m 11ch) (Ref: 031653)
Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030295)
Branch off the Reading Line RDG1. The station was opened as the original terminus of the LSWR in 1838. It closed to passengers in 1848 when the extension to Waterloo was opened.Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030295)
Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Exterior Façade, circa 1890s (Ref: 030296)
The station became a goods depot, with the station building being used as offices. This photograph shows a selection of Goods Depot staff together with others outside Sir William Tite's neoclassical building.Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Exterior Façade, circa 1890s (Ref: 030296)
Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Interior, 1950s (Ref: 030297)
Interior of the original train shed in BR days when being used as a Goods Depot. This section was known as 'B' Shed.Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Interior, 1950s (Ref: 030297)
Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Interior, 1950s (Ref: 030298)
Interior of the original train shed in BR days when being used as a Goods Depot. This section was known as 'W' Shed.Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Interior, 1950s (Ref: 030298)
Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Interior, Column Detail, 1950s (Ref: 030298)
Detail of one of the original columns in 'B' Shed.Nine Elms Station (Nine Elms Goods Branch @ 0m 0ch). Interior, Column Detail, 1950s (Ref: 030298)
Clapham Junction Station (BML1 @ 3m 74ch & VTB1 @ 2m 57ch), circa 1870s (Ref: 030094)
LSWR cab road leading down to the LSWR station buildings. The LSWR platforms to the left of the road are in the process of being remodelled. The platforms to the right of the cab road are for the LBSCR. ** For further images of Clapham Junction see LBSCR London Victoria to Brighton album**Clapham Junction Station (BML1 @ 3m 74ch & VTB1 @ 2m 57ch), circa 1870s (Ref: 030094)
Clapham Yard. Carriage Washer (BML1 @ circa 4mp) (Ref: 031380)
BR Standard Mk1 Loco-hauled stock from a Waterloo and Southampton train being washed.Clapham Yard. Carriage Washer (BML1 @ circa 4mp) (Ref: 031380)
Surbiton Station (BML1 @ 12m 03ch).. Exterior of station before rebuilding. circa 1930s (Ref: 030424)
The original station was opened in 1838 but this building was not completed until 1867. It was demolished in 1937 to make way for the new station. Note the trolleybus wires at the top of the image. London United Tramways introduced trolleybuses to replace the trams serving Surbiton Station in 1931. Evidence of the tram tracks can still be seen in the roadway.Surbiton Station (BML1 @ 12m 03ch).. Exterior of station before rebuilding. circa 1930s (Ref: 030424)
Surbiton Station (BML1 @ 12m 03ch), circa 1939. Exterior of station after rebuilding. (Ref: 030425)
The station as rebuilt in 1937. The buildings were designed by James Robb Scott in an art deco style.Surbiton Station (BML1 @ 12m 03ch), circa 1939. Exterior of station after rebuilding. (Ref: 030425)
Weybridge Cutting (BML1 @ c.19m). London and Southampton Railway, by J Absolon. 1837. (Ref: 031111)
Watercolour, London & Southampton Railway, 'Weybridge Cutting', / John Absolon, No. 4 in a series of watercolours showing the construction of the London & Southampton Railway.Weybridge Cutting (BML1 @ c.19m). London and Southampton Railway, by J Absolon. 1837. (Ref: 031111)
Byfleet and New Haw (BML1 @ 20m 32ch). Class 420/2 (4BIG) 7051. 23 May 1978 (Ref: 012877)
Down train heading towards WokingByfleet and New Haw (BML1 @ 20m 32ch). Class 420/2 (4BIG) 7051. 23 May 1978 (Ref: 012877)
Byfleet and New Haw (BML1 @ 20m 32ch). Class 491 (4TC) 433, 23 May 1978 (Ref: 012878)
Up train heading towards WaterlooByfleet and New Haw (BML1 @ 20m 32ch). Class 491 (4TC) 433, 23 May 1978 (Ref: 012878)
Woking Station (BML1 @ 24m 27ch). 1838. Lithograph (Ref: 030510)
Opened in 1838 and sometimes called Woking Common in early years.Woking Station (BML1 @ 24m 27ch). 1838. Lithograph (Ref: 030510)
Woking (BML1 @ approx 25mp). SR 2-HAP (class 414/3) EMU No. 6045; 03 June 1976 (Ref: 012447)
Departing from Woking station (in the distance) on a Basingstoke train, head code 52Woking (BML1 @ approx 25mp). SR 2-HAP (class 414/3) EMU No. 6045; 03 June 1976 (Ref: 012447)
Farnborough Station (BML1 @ 33m 17ch). Façade (Ref: 030154)
Exterior of building from the approach road with an impressive telegraph post. The left-hand block in this view is the former royal waiting room, repurposed when the LSWR's Windsor station was opened. These buildings were replaced when the line was quadrupled around the turn of the century but the telegraph pole remained and can be seen in images taken later into the 20th century.Farnborough Station (BML1 @ 33m 17ch). Façade (Ref: 030154)
Winchfield station (BML1 @ 39m 66ch) (Ref: 030507)
Opened by the LSWR in 1838. Note the unattended horse standing on the siding near the crane.Winchfield station (BML1 @ 39m 66ch) (Ref: 030507)
Barton's Viaduct over river Lodden (BML1 @ 46m 16ch). July 1963. (Ref. 325108)
Four-span viaduct near Old Basing, between Hook and Basingstoke. Structure Ref: 2/131. Grid Ref: SU66135299Barton's Viaduct over river Lodden (BML1 @ 46m 16ch). July 1963. (Ref. 325108)
Basingstoke station (BML1 @ 47m 61ch), looking towards London. May 1898 (Ref: 030017)
Station opened in 1839.Basingstoke station (BML1 @ 47m 61ch), looking towards London. May 1898 (Ref: 030017)
Basingstoke (BML1 @ 47m 61ch). circa 1890s (Ref: 030018)
From London end. The LSWR station is on the left with the platform awnings. To the right is the terminus of the GWR branch with Brunel overall roof and elliptical openings. Note recess in platform to accommodate barrow crossing. Photo pre-dates widening of station in 1909.Basingstoke (BML1 @ 47m 61ch). circa 1890s (Ref: 030018)
Basingstoke (BML1 @ 47m 61ch). Engine Shed, looking east (Ref: 094041)
The turntable is to the left, the station just visible behind the lamp/telegraph post, and with a Goods Shed to the rightBasingstoke (BML1 @ 47m 61ch). Engine Shed, looking east (Ref: 094041)
Micheldever station. (BML1 @ 58m 4ch) (Ref: 030274)
Opened in 1840 as Andover Road to provide a rail link to Andover and Salisbury, the coming of the railway caused the settlement of Micheldever to develop. The station is pictured here in British Railway's days.Micheldever station. (BML1 @ 58m 4ch) (Ref: 030274)
Eastleigh station (BML1 @ 73m 35ch), circa 1900 (Ref: 011249)
Loading parcels into guard's brake on the down platform. Note splendid uniform of man with bandolier and flag.Eastleigh station (BML1 @ 73m 35ch), circa 1900 (Ref: 011249)
Eastleigh station (BML1 @ 73m 35ch) looking north. Circa 1960 (Ref: 094106)
View of station platforms taken from track level in the 10-foot between the Up and Down Fast Lines. The flat-bottom rail on elastic spike baseplates was installed from the mid-1950s onwards, and the semaphore signalling in the Eastleigh area was replaced on 5 Nov 1966Eastleigh station (BML1 @ 73m 35ch) looking north. Circa 1960 (Ref: 094106)
Eastleigh West signal box (BML1 @ 73m 42ch) with Mallard passing on special tour. 17 March 1963 (Ref: 094161)
LNER A4 4-6-2 Mallard no 60022, on a Swindon to Southampton rail tour. Photographer Les ElseyEastleigh West signal box (BML1 @ 73m 42ch) with Mallard passing on special tour. 17 March 1963 (Ref: 094161)
Eastleigh Works Yard (EYD @ 73m 58ch), circa1908 (Ref: 031231)
Eastleigh Works Yard (EYD @ 73m 58ch), circa1908 (Ref: 031231)
Southampton Central station (BML2 @ 79m 19ch). Façade. 07 July 1935 (Ref: 030416)
Known as Southampton West until the date of this picture.Southampton Central station (BML2 @ 79m 19ch). Façade. 07 July 1935 (Ref: 030416)
Millbrook Station (BML2 @ 80m 11ch) (Ref: 030276)
Opened on the outskirts of Southampton by the LSWR in 1861.Millbrook Station (BML2 @ 80m 11ch) (Ref: 030276)
Christchurch [first] station (BML2 @ 104m 17ch), from Fairmile Road bridge. 21 Apr 1968
Grid ref. SZ 154933, facing NE.The stub of the Ringwood to Christchurch Line (RCH) diverges to the left, past the Goods Shed and concrete tank traps. The line opened in 1862 and closed in 1935