The Railway Photos of Tony Frost http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/ 30 rows en-gb 60 Swanage Railway - May 2008 http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c1520242.html A sunny Sunday afternoon and I was down at the Swanage Railway on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset Sunday 25 May 2008: A sunny Sunday afternoon and I was down at the Swanage Railway on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset

The platform at Norden Station looking towards Swanage The platform at Norden Station looking towards the connection with Wareham The train arrives at Norden 30053 arrives at Norden 30053 runs round its train ready to haul the 14.30 to Swanage 30053 at the end of the run round and is ready to reverse onto its train Nearly ready to attach to its train 80104 arrives at Swanage Station 80104 arrives at a busy Swanage Station 80104 finishes its journey from Norden In the Swanage run round 80104 running round its train in Swanage Platform and signal at Harmans Cross seen from the up train The down signal on the approach to Corfe Castle Station Corfe castle Station seen from a nearby lane Corfe Castle station as seen from Corfe Castle itself Train in the landscape - a down train between Norden & Corfe castle seen from the castle 30053 passes overhead The track midpoint between Norden and Corfe Castle - facing Corfe Castle station The track midpoint between Norden and Corfe Castle - facing Norden station

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]]> Sun May 25 2008 East Kent Railway 2007 http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c1273744.html A cool cloudy Sunday afternoon at the East Kent Railway at Sheperdswell, Kent. A short 2 mile line which is all that remains of the East Kent Light Railway built by Colonel Stephens Sunday 6 May 2007: A cool cloudy Sunday afternoon at the East Kent Railway at Sheperdswell, Kent. A short 2 mile line which is all that remains of the East Kent Light Railway built by Colonel Stephens

EKR Sheperdswell Station Fomrmer electric stock used as carraiges Down the platform at Sheperdswell D4113 Diesel Locomotive 4 CEP stored at the EKR pending restoration and reuse St Dunstans steam locomotive looking forlorn at Eythorne Eythorne station platform Onward at Eythorne (well, one day!) Eythorne station platform From Eythorne towards Sheperdswell DMMU Class 101 in fresh paintwork waits for departure time at Eythorne St Dunstans at Eythorne. £75,000 is the estimate of funds required to bring it back into use Elephant van (yes, it really did carry circus elephants) at Eythorne End of the line at Sheperdswell Sheperdswell station layout Late afternoon at Sheperdswell Miniature passenger railway at Sheperdswell Miniature passenger railway at Sheperdswell Miniature passenger railway at Sheperdswell Former Barham signalbox (ex Elham Valley Line) now at Sheperdswell Walmer Model Railway Club layout at Sheperdswell station, EKR Walmer Model Railway Club layout at Sheperdswell station, EKR Walmer Model Railway Club layout at Sheperdswell station, EKR

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]]> Sun May 6 2007 Severn Valley Railway 2007 http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c1257671.html A visit to the Severn Valley Railway on a lovely sunny Sunday in April 2007. We take the 10.30 departure from Kidderminster........ Sunday 15 April 2007: A visit to the Severn Valley Railway on a lovely sunny Sunday in April 2007. We take the 10.30 departure from Kidderminster........

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]]> Sun Apr 15 2007 Kent and East Sussex Railway 2007 http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c1257626.html My latest visit to the Kent and East Sussex Railway in April 2007 Monday 16 April 2007: My latest visit to the Kent and East Sussex Railway in April 2007

Pullman at Tenterden Vintage Carraiges at Tenterden 1st class saloon awaiting departure at Tenterden Tenterden Awaiting departure at Bodiam Bodiam Station Vista

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]]> Mon Apr 16 2007 Spa Valley Railway http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c1002308.html The Spa Valley Railway runs 3 miles between Tunbridge Wells West and Groombridge on the Kent/Sussex Border. My first visit to the railways coincided with a visit by 32662 Martello from the Bressingham Steam Museum who ran all the steam services whilst I was there. They hope to reach Eridge before too much longer where an indirect connection with the Uckfield Line will be possible. The line is currently open to Birchden but does not see regularly scheduled services beyond Groombridge. Saturday 24 June 2006: The Spa Valley Railway runs 3 miles between Tunbridge Wells West and Groombridge on the Kent/Sussex Border. My first visit to the railways coincided with a visit by 32662 Martello from the Bressingham Steam Museum who ran all the steam services whilst I was there. They hope to reach Eridge before too much longer where an indirect connection with the Uckfield Line will be possible. The line is currently open to Birchden but does not see regularly scheduled services beyond Groombridge.

32662 & train arrives at High Rocks Halt with the 12.29 to Tunbridge Wells West 32662 detaching from the train at Tunbridge Wells West 32662 ready to run into the yard for the lunchtime break. 32662 ready to run into the yard for the lunchtime break. A general scene at Tunbridge Wells West with stock waiting for the 12.55 to Groombridge E6047 (73140) Class 73/1 diesel locomotive shunts ready to haul the 12.55 Groombridge and return. E6047 (73140) shunts onto the coaching stock ready for the 12.55 departure The cab of E6047/73140 not yet showing the '31' headcode for this route A view of the signalbox and the line leading away to High Rocks The inside of the engine shed at Tunbridge Wells West The engine shed at Tunbridge Wells Wests The appeal for the restoration of LB&SCR A1X Terrier No.61 The latest restoration situation for LB&SCR A1X Terrier No.61 32662 preparing for the 15.15 departure to Groombridge A further shot of 32662 at teh Tunbridge Wells West buffer stops. The static buffet car - formerly part of a Class 420/1 4-BIG SR Electric Unit - sits in the background Believed to be BR Class 10 D3489 A general view back towards Tunbridge Wells West including the Engine Shed 32662 shunting onto its coaching stock ready for the 15.15 to Groombridge 32662 shunting onto its coaching stock ready for the 15.15 to Groombridge 32662 shunting onto its coaching stock ready for the 15.15 to Groombridge 32662 attached to the train and ready to depart. The corridor area on the Buffet-Bar Car The bar area of Buffet-Bar Car The seating area of Buffet-Bar Car 32662 at Groombridge Station 32662 at Groombridge Station The carriage corridor on the 15.50 departure from Groombridge The present Groombridge Station and waiting canopy A further view of the present Groombridge Station and waiting canopy The original Groombridge Station building now in private hands A further view of the original Groombridge Station building now privately owned A last look at the original Groombridge Station building. Lineside between Groombridge and High Rocks Halt Lineside between Groombridge and High Rocks Halt Lineside between Groombridge and High Rocks Halt Lineside between Groombridge and High Rocks Halt The train trundles along the Kent/Sussex Border near High Rocks Halt I leave the train High Rocks Halt and look back as it waits Right Away for the 15.59 to Tunbridge Wells West A final look back at High Rocks Halt on the Spa Valley Railway

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]]> Sat Jun 24 2006 Didcot Railway Centre http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c991583.html On the return from the GW Railway weekend trip in June 2006, a few of the Bluebell members who still had "railway stamina" paid a visit to the Didcot Railway Centre (near Didcot Parkway Station) on our way home. Normally closed on a Monday, the centre provided a guide and a tour in return for a donation. Monday 12 June 2006: On the return from the GW Railway weekend trip in June 2006, a few of the Bluebell members who still had "railway stamina" paid a visit to the Didcot Railway Centre (near Didcot Parkway Station) on our way home. Normally closed on a Monday, the centre provided a guide and a tour in return for a donation.

Dual gauge (both broad and standard) track laid out at the Didcot Railway Centre A signal box relocated from its orginal home and given sanctuary at the railway centre Firefly and a broad guage passenger wagon used regularly to give rides. In the background a mail caoch - only two of which are in preservation - this too gives demonstrations of how the post used to picked up at the railside in nets Firefly. A broad gauge locomotive in full working order which gives rides up and down the short stretch of broad gauge track at the Centre. A further view of Firefly, the Centres working broad guage locomotive Down to the smallest detail, even the sign installed by the A typical Great Western level crossing reproduced and presented at the Centre Looking back at the Centres carraige sheds A weight limit sign that doesn't leave anything to chance! A view over the engine sheds at the Centre

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]]> Mon Jun 12 2006 Winchcombe Railway Museum http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c991569.html During the visit to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway by the Bluebell tourists, a small party "jumped the rails" at Winchcombe and walked the one mile or so into the town. In the town, we found the Winchcombe Railway Museum. Accessed from a small gateway in an unassuming frontage, a small passageway led to an amazing collection of railway ephemera crammed into a half acre of Cotswold back garden. Sunday 11 June 2006: During the visit to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway by the Bluebell tourists, a small party "jumped the rails" at Winchcombe and walked the one mile or so into the town. In the town, we found the Winchcombe Railway Museum. Accessed from a small gateway in an unassuming frontage, a small passageway led to an amazing collection of railway ephemera crammed into a half acre of Cotswold back garden.

Timers and Token Machines More token machines Just a The garden is filled with sheds and other outbuildings (some of which are railway carraiges) which in turn contain a stunning collection of ephemera One of the sheds cobtained a collection of crockery and glassware from named dining trains The garden also contained dozens of signals - some of which could be operated by ground frames. Here somebody waits forlornly for the next train!! Loads more signs A complete ticket stall - the seller is not an exhibit - honest!! Loads of original posters A relief map of the Great Western Railway territory A railways carriage in use an outbuilding Inside the carraige were even more exhibits and railway artefacts - some of them very lifelike :-) More signs and artefacts crammed into every corner A look out of the garden along the narrow passgeway towards the street - even more no trespassing signs from almost every railway company

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]]> Sun Jun 11 2006 Gloucester Warwickshire Railway http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c991559.html A group from the Bluebell went on an arranged visit to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire railway near Cheltenham. The railway runs from Toddington (where its base is located) at the northern end, to Cheltenham Racecourse Station at the southern end - reached 2 years ago. Here are a few snaps of bits and pieces from the visit! Saturday 10 June 2006: A group from the Bluebell went on an arranged visit to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire railway near Cheltenham. The railway runs from Toddington (where its base is located) at the northern end, to Cheltenham Racecourse Station at the southern end - reached 2 years ago. Here are a few snaps of bits and pieces from the visit!

A view over the Stanway viaduct on the Northern Extension currently under (re)construction Facing North on the extension towards Broadway Facing North on the extension towards Broadway A sample of the scenery that will be enjoyed by future travellers on the Northern Extension - facing east A sample of the scenery that will be enjoyed by future travellers on the Northern Extension - facing west The permanent way train stabled on the tracks of the Northern Extension A further sample of the scenery that will be enjoyed by future travellers on the Northern Extension The rails may not be there, but the sleepers are ready and waiting.... The sleepers waiting their rails with the Permanent Way train in the background A further view of the Stanway Viaduct Class 37 Diesel waiting at Winchcombe Station A closer-in view of the Class 37 at Winchcombe The tunnel neer Winchcombe station viewed from the overbridge by the station

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]]> Sat Jun 10 2006 Kent and East Sussex Terrier Festival: Sunday 7th May 2006 http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c950293.html For the whole weekend of 6 / 7 May 2006, the Kent and East Sussex Railway based at Tenterden in Kent, ran a Terrier Festival. Not dogs (although their was a terrier dog show in the field by Tenterden Town Station Car Park on the Sunday), but small steam locomotives. 5 of these elderly locomotives were gathered together: "Bodiam" newly restored resident of the KESR, "Knowle" (32678) daily workhorse on the KESR, "Stepney" & "Fenchurch" - both from the Bluebell Railway, and "Martello" (32662) from Bressingham Steam Museum. Please also have a look in the general photo collection for the Kent and East Sussex Railway - this can be found towards the bottom of the list of collections Sunday 7 May 2006: For the whole weekend of 6 / 7 May 2006, the Kent and East Sussex Railway based at Tenterden in Kent, ran a Terrier Festival. Not dogs (although their was a terrier dog show in the field by Tenterden Town Station Car Park on the Sunday), but small steam locomotives. 5 of these elderly locomotives were gathered together: "Bodiam" newly restored resident of the KESR, "Knowle" (32678) daily workhorse on the KESR, "Stepney" & "Fenchurch" - both from the Bluebell Railway, and "Martello" (32662) from Bressingham Steam Museum. Please also have a look in the general photo collection for the Kent and East Sussex Railway - this can be found towards the bottom of the list of collections

Stepney, Martello, & Bodiam await their duties in the early morning at Tenterden Bodiam waiting at Tenterden Town Station Martello patiently awaits its duties at Tenterden GWR Pannier Tank during shunting at Tenterden Stepney at Tenterden. The Level Crossing and Signal Box are in the background Stepney, Tenterden Martello, Tenterden Fenchurch being marshalled into position ready for the morning cavalcade Fenchurch in position ready for the morning cavalcade Stepney takes part in the Terrier Cavalcade Martello takes part in the Terrier Cavalcade Newly restored and outshopped Bodiam takes part in the Terrier Cavalcade Fenchurch takes part in the Terrier Cavalcade Knowle takes part in the Terrier Cavalcade GWR Pannier Tank 1638 takes part in the Terrier Cavalcade desoite not being a Terrier!! The scheduled locomotive, the KESR P Class had broken down and was out of service Bodiam prepares to leave with the morning Goods Train from Tenterden The length of the Goods Train at Tenterden Station Fenchurch & Knowle run round their train at Bodiam Station Fenchurch & Knowle run round their train at Bodiam Station Fenchurch & Knowle await departure from Bodiam Where have all the Terriers gone? Bodiam Station, Lunchtime! Where have all the Terriers gone? Bodiam Station, Lunchtime! At Northiam, Bodiam heads towards Bodiam!!! We wait to depart towards Wittersham Road GWR Pannier Tank 1638 starts to work hard up the 1 in 50 incline ahead from Rolvenden to Tenterden Bodiam crosses the Tenterden Town Level Crossing during run-round Fenchurch arrives at Tenterden having hauled the vintage train up the 1 in 50 incline from Rolvenden Fenchurch with the vintage set and some annoying children in shot

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]]> Sun May 7 2006 The East Kent Railway http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c595024.html Just off the A2 between Canterbury and Dover, there is small 2 mile railway with plenty of character. It doesn't have a working steam loco, but makes up for that with enthusiasm and friendliness. Take a short ride with me on their Class 101 DMMU. The railway is tiny remnant of a light railway system built to serve the former East Kent coalfields. The last stretch of railway was closed by BR in 1987 and reopened by the EKR in 1995. Sunday 26 June 2005: Just off the A2 between Canterbury and Dover, there is small 2 mile railway with plenty of character. It doesn't have a working steam loco, but makes up for that with enthusiasm and friendliness. Take a short ride with me on their Class 101 DMMU. The railway is tiny remnant of a light railway system built to serve the former East Kent coalfields. The last stretch of railway was closed by BR in 1987 and reopened by the EKR in 1995.

the DMMU at the other end of the line in Shepherdswell You can see the from end of Class 205 The DMMU at the station in Eythorne

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]]> Sun Jun 26 2005 The Romney, Hythe, and Dymchurch Light Railway http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c513130.html A brief visit to the "World's Smallest Public Railway". The photos were taken on a brief Sunday visit to this 13.5 mile 15in gauge railway located on the south coast of Kent Sunday 24 April 2005: A brief visit to the "World's Smallest Public Railway". The photos were taken on a brief Sunday visit to this 13.5 mile 15in gauge railway located on the south coast of Kent

A closer view of the signal box and signal gantry at Hythe A view of the covered station at the Hythe end of the line Turning round there is a view of the platforms, signal box, and signal gantries No.8 Hurricane arrives at Hythe with the 11.10 arrivial from New Romney Hythe Station - Platform 1 No.8 runs round its train ready to pull the 11.30 to Dungeness Another view of No.8 Hurricane at Dungeness A final look at the cab on No.8 Hurricane No.8 Hurricane - built 1927 - awaits the 13.05 departure from Dungeness The tender of No.8 Hurricane The nuclear power station (now closed) at Dungeness A closer view of the cab of No.8 Hurricane One of the landmarks at the Dungeness end of the railway Welcome to the Romney, Hythe, Dymchurch Light Railway The train awaits the 13.05 departure from Dungeness Station N0.11 Black Prince - built 1937 - passes our train at Romney Sands halt The 13.35 departure from New Romney to Hythe Part of the Model Railway layout at New Romney station Another view of the New Romney model railway layout A rack railway track and train on the New Romney model railway The model railway luxury express. A pint-sized diesel locomotive waits departure to Dungeness at New Romney New Romney signal box A general view of the platforms and overall roof at New Romney A luggage van rests in the sidings at New Romney The mini locomotive finishes taking on water at New Romney No.8 Hurricane awaits the 14.35 train from Dungeness to Hythe at New Romney when it will take over the role of locomotive of that train No.8 runs round the 15.10 arrival at Hythe

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]]> Sun Apr 24 2005 A flying visit to the National Railway Museum http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c507515.html On the way home from a recent visit to Yorkshire, I called in at the National Railway Museum in York for a couple of hours. I have would be grateful for any help in identifying the locomotives that I have been unable to name. I have already received several identifications for which I most grateful; I have finally got around to including them and updating my captions. Leave a comment if you can help with any of the remaining photos. Monday 18 April 2005: On the way home from a recent visit to Yorkshire, I called in at the National Railway Museum in York for a couple of hours. I have would be grateful for any help in identifying the locomotives that I have been unable to name. I have already received several identifications for which I most grateful; I have finally got around to including them and updating my captions. Leave a comment if you can help with any of the remaining photos.

The cab is part of the 1899-built Midland Railway 4-2-2 No.673 1846-built Furness Railway 0-4-0 No. 3 1899-built Midland Railway 4-2-2 No.673 1893-built North Eastern Railway 4-4-0 (LNER Class Class 55 Deltic D9009 'Alycidon' on display at the NRM following 'RailFest' in 2004. It is owned by the Deltic Preservation Society and based at Barrow Hill. A cross-sectional nodel of the Victoria Line A cross-sectional nodel of the Victoria Line

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]]> Mon Apr 18 2005 The Great Northern Directors Saloon http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c507431.html The saloon normally lives at the Bluebell Railway in Sussex and is brought out on "high days and holidays". During April 2005 it visited the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. It was during this visit that I took this small collection of photos Sunday 17 April 2005: The saloon normally lives at the Bluebell Railway in Sussex and is brought out on "high days and holidays". During April 2005 it visited the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. It was during this visit that I took this small collection of photos

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]]> Sun Apr 17 2005 North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 2 http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c507416.html The P-Way gang took a second trip up to the NYMR in April 2005 to visit at the Gresley 100 celebration. During the weekend of 16th & 17th April there was a mini war weekend 'Gresley at War'. Enjoy my snaps of the railway as I saw it. Saturday 16 April 2005: The P-Way gang took a second trip up to the NYMR in April 2005 to visit at the Gresley 100 celebration. During the weekend of 16th & 17th April there was a mini war weekend 'Gresley at War'. Enjoy my snaps of the railway as I saw it.

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]]> Sat Apr 16 2005 Southern Electric: A tour of the 4-Cor at Horsted Keynes http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c416450.html The Southern Electric Group have berthed a carraige from their 4-Cor at Horsted Keynes as a static exhibit. Join me on a short tour! Sunday 30 January 2005: The Southern Electric Group have berthed a carraige from their 4-Cor at Horsted Keynes as a static exhibit. Join me on a short tour!

The 4-Cor berthed in Platform 1 viewed from a distance A view of the 4-Cor 3142 from the rear A view of the 4-Cor 3142 from the front showing the drivers cab window The main passenger compartment Looking through the Guards Compartment towards the Driving Cab The original driving cab A view from the drivers seat. In the background, 80151 pulls out of Horsted Platform 3 with the Golden Arrow The drivers controls. L to R: Brake, Reverser, The Guards/Luggage Compartment

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]]> Sun Jan 30 2005 Giants of Steam Sunday @ Horsted Keynes http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c322780.html A selection of snaps taken around Horsted Keynes on the Giants of Steam Sunday - 24th October 2004. A day when the sun managed to shine just a little bit, and the trains shone even more. Sunday 24 October 2004: A selection of snaps taken around Horsted Keynes on the Giants of Steam Sunday - 24th October 2004. A day when the sun managed to shine just a little bit, and the trains shone even more.

The train pulls out past the track reconstruction north of Horsted Keynes Bustling with activity, HK is a contrast from the days before closure Is the train too long or is the platform too short? If you were to tell the HK users of the 50's that one day the station would be crowded they wouldn't believe you!

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]]> Sun Oct 24 2004 North Yorkshire Moors Railway http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c305000.html Along with several others from the Bluebell Railway, I visited the North Yorkshire Moors Railway over the weekend of the 2nd & 3rd October 2004. On the 3rd we were out and about with their permanent way gang, but Saturday 2nd saw us out photographing. Here are my photos of the day..... Saturday 2 October 2004: Along with several others from the Bluebell Railway, I visited the North Yorkshire Moors Railway over the weekend of the 2nd & 3rd October 2004. On the 3rd we were out and about with their permanent way gang, but Saturday 2nd saw us out photographing. Here are my photos of the day.....

North of Goathland Close up view taken N of Goathland At speed From the hill above the tunnel - facing south

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]]> Sat Oct 2 2004 Blue Circle visits the Bluebell http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c221457.html The Blue circle locomotive visited the Bluebell over the weekend of 26/27th June. I even managed to get a ride...... Sunday 27 June 2004: The Blue circle locomotive visited the Bluebell over the weekend of 26/27th June. I even managed to get a ride......

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]]> Sun Jun 27 2004 A Touch of Thomas http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c221451.html Sunday 27th June 2004 was the last day of the Thomasfest at the Bluebell. Large crowds, packed trains, and happy kids were the order othe day. Sunday 27 June 2004: Sunday 27th June 2004 was the last day of the Thomasfest at the Bluebell. Large crowds, packed trains, and happy kids were the order othe day.

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]]> Sun Jun 27 2004 The Northern Extension - 2004 http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c192968.html The work on the Bluebell extension is making headway towards East Grinstead. This album currently contains pictures from May & June 2004. Please remember the Bluebell railway Northern Extension is a contstruction area, and is off-limits to those not on official business and without permission. Sunday 23 May 2004: The work on the Bluebell extension is making headway towards East Grinstead. This album currently contains pictures from May & June 2004. Please remember the Bluebell railway Northern Extension is a contstruction area, and is off-limits to those not on official business and without permission.

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]]> Sun May 23 2004 The Life & Times of a Permanent Way Gang http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c151541.html A selection of action & 'still-life' photographs of the Bluebell Railway volunteer Permanent Way Gang. Please remember that railways are dangerous places, and that I only have access to the lineside through my work with the gang. Most heritage railways in the UK have volunteering opportunities. If you feel you would like to join in, then get in touch with your local railway. The Bluebell Railway website gives full details of ours, and the link can be found on the gallery front page. ** 29/05/2004 ** 2 new photos: The key skill of waving trains is demonstrated by a keen exponent of the art, and three members working quietly on the linbe near to Horsted House Crossing. ** 06/06/2004 ** 2 new photos: Jacking and packing work taking place immediately south of Kingscote station labelled Kingscote P-Way Work 1 & 2. ** 03/07/2004 ** 1 new photo: Loading ballast "the easy way" into hoppers for the use on the Northern Extension ** 25/10/2004 ** 3 new photos: Showing the reconstruction of the eastern formation immediately north of Horsted Keynes; the new pointwork north of 3 & 4 roads at HK; and the p-way guide to using a keying hammer......... ** 16/01/2005 ** 7 new photos: Work at Horsted Keynes taken earlier today; what happens when a train passes a working site, the new experimental buffers, and 'The Three Stooges' ** 30/01/2005 ** 4 new photos: The finishing touches to the maintenance of 'A' road in the Carraige & Wagon Shed. Infill is placed in between the sleepers. Friday 9 April 2004: A selection of action & 'still-life' photographs of the Bluebell Railway volunteer Permanent Way Gang. Please remember that railways are dangerous places, and that I only have access to the lineside through my work with the gang. Most heritage railways in the UK have volunteering opportunities. If you feel you would like to join in, then get in touch with your local railway. The Bluebell Railway website gives full details of ours, and the link can be found on the gallery front page. ** 29/05/2004 ** 2 new photos: The key skill of waving trains is demonstrated by a keen exponent of the art, and three members working quietly on the linbe near to Horsted House Crossing. ** 06/06/2004 ** 2 new photos: Jacking and packing work taking place immediately south of Kingscote station labelled Kingscote P-Way Work 1 & 2. ** 03/07/2004 ** 1 new photo: Loading ballast "the easy way" into hoppers for the use on the Northern Extension ** 25/10/2004 ** 3 new photos: Showing the reconstruction of the eastern formation immediately north of Horsted Keynes; the new pointwork north of 3 & 4 roads at HK; and the p-way guide to using a keying hammer......... ** 16/01/2005 ** 7 new photos: Work at Horsted Keynes taken earlier today; what happens when a train passes a working site, the new experimental buffers, and 'The Three Stooges' ** 30/01/2005 ** 4 new photos: The finishing touches to the maintenance of 'A' road in the Carraige & Wagon Shed. Infill is placed in between the sleepers.

Working near to Horsted House Crossing The key P-Way skill of waving at trains.... New pointwork north of Horsted Keynes Relaying the formation north of Horsted Keynes The P-Way Guide to keying hammers *NEW* Sunday 16th January 2005: Work in H.K. yard Nothing that a few chippings and a bit of ballast can't solve Work stops to safely let the train pass the working site The 'Three Stooges' routine was appreciated by the passing trains Experimental buffers - when we hit something say * NEW * * NEW * * NEW * * NEW *

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]]> Fri Apr 9 2004 Bluebell Railway: Track & Trains http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c151531.html A selection of images of typical Bluebell track & trains from all over the line. I have access to the lineside only through my volunteer work in Permanent Way; please don't trespass on any railway without permission - they are dangerous places. ** NEW: 03-07-2004 ** A picture of 55 & 75027 double-heading an afternoon train southbound from Horsted ** NEW: 16-01-2005 ** 2 pictures of 672 Fenchurch north of Horsted Keynes Friday 9 April 2004: A selection of images of typical Bluebell track & trains from all over the line. I have access to the lineside only through my volunteer work in Permanent Way; please don't trespass on any railway without permission - they are dangerous places. ** NEW: 03-07-2004 ** A picture of 55 & 75027 double-heading an afternoon train southbound from Horsted ** NEW: 16-01-2005 ** 2 pictures of 672 Fenchurch north of Horsted Keynes

The Golden Arrow at Horsted House Crossing The Golden Arrow head away from the Permanent Way gang The Golden Arrow makes an entrance into Horsted from the South * NEW *: 672 Fenchurch pulling a 2 coach branch line train 672 Fenchurch All that is left standing of the viaduct at the end of the end of the Ardingly spur View through the parapets to the embankment on the other side You have use your imagination to determine how it would have looked ** NEW ** Birch Grove passes Vaux End in BR black livery ** NEW ** Track view at Vaux End ** NEW ** Dukedog whistles under Horsted House bridge ** Dukedog heads south at Horsted House Bridge ** NEW ** Birch Grove in BR black at Horsted House Farm Bridge ** NEW ** Blackmoor Vale thunders towards Horsted House Farm Bridge

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]]> Fri Apr 9 2004 Bluebell Railway: Kingscote http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c151507.html This is currently the temporary northern terminus of the Bluebell, itself only reached 10 years ago. Soon trains will be stopping here on their way to & from East Grinstead about two miles north-east. ** 6/6/2004 ** 2 photos added: 1 is a general view of the station from the trackside south of the station, and the other is a b&w view of a token exchange at the Kingscote signal box. Friday 9 April 2004: This is currently the temporary northern terminus of the Bluebell, itself only reached 10 years ago. Soon trains will be stopping here on their way to & from East Grinstead about two miles north-east. ** 6/6/2004 ** 2 photos added: 1 is a general view of the station from the trackside south of the station, and the other is a b&w view of a token exchange at the Kingscote signal box.

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]]> Fri Apr 9 2004 Bluebell Railway: Horsted Keynes http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c151485.html Horsted Keynes station, the mid-point of the Bluebell Railway. Home to the Carraige & Wagon, Permanent Way, and Signalling & Telecoms Departments. It was also the start of the former electrified branch to Ardingly & Haywards Heath which was among the very few electric lines to close, and it did so in 1963. Friday 9 April 2004: Horsted Keynes station, the mid-point of the Bluebell Railway. Home to the Carraige & Wagon, Permanent Way, and Signalling & Telecoms Departments. It was also the start of the former electrified branch to Ardingly & Haywards Heath which was among the very few electric lines to close, and it did so in 1963.

Horsted Keynes Station Approach taken on my cameraphone - 2/5/04 Horsted Keynes Station Appraoch and C&W entrance taken on my camera phone - 2/5/04 The down Golden Arrow waits at HK Platform 3 during the afternoon of 2nd May 2004 Blackmoor Vale approaches HK with northbound train - 2nd May '04 Trains crossing at HK 3 & 4 road - 2nd May '04 The Golden Arrow passes the HK signal box - 2nd May '04 Fenchurch passes the HK signal box - 2nd May '04 A locomotive causes a bit of pollution at Horsted **NEW** A view from the parapet remains of Sheriff Mill Viaduct shows the end of the current Ardingly spur **NEW** A view directly across the gap left bt the demolition of the Sheriff Mill Viaduct. The course of the Ardingly line continues behind the trees in the centre **NEW** The late afternnon sunshine reveals a tranquil Horsted Keynes **NEW** A virtually timelss picture of trackwork heading south from Horsted Keynes

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]]> Fri Apr 9 2004 Bluebell Railway: Sheffield Park http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c151453.html The southern station on the Bluebell Railway, and the start point for the majority of train trips on the Bluebell. It is also home to the Locomotive Department. Two collections of photos; 11-01-2003 & 14-01-2007 Friday 9 April 2004: The southern station on the Bluebell Railway, and the start point for the majority of train trips on the Bluebell. It is also home to the Locomotive Department. Two collections of photos; 11-01-2003 & 14-01-2007

** NEW ** 672 helps prepare the 12.00 departure from Sheffield Park ** NEW ** Sheffield Park 14-01-2007 ** NEW ** 92240 in the dock at Sheffield Park ** NEW ** Sheffield Park 14-01-2007 ** NEW ** Sheffield Park 14-01-2007 ** NEW ** 672 prepares to attach to its coaching rake on a sunny January day

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]]> Fri Apr 9 2004 West Somerset Railway http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c151442.html The WSR runs from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead - a distance of twenty miles. Friday 9 April 2004: The WSR runs from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead - a distance of twenty miles.

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]]> Fri Apr 9 2004 Swanage Railway http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c151427.html Running through the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, the traveller is taken from Norden to Swanage Friday 9 April 2004: Running through the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, the traveller is taken from Norden to Swanage

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]]> Fri Apr 9 2004 Severn Valley Railway http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c151413.html The Severn Valley Railway runs from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth in Shropshire Friday 9 April 2004: The Severn Valley Railway runs from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth in Shropshire

* NEW * Scenes at Bridgnorth - Sunday 30 April 2006 * NEW * Scenes at Bridgnorth - Sunday 30 April 2006 * NEW * Scenes at Bridgnorth - Sunday 30 April 2006 * NEW * Scenes at Bridgnorth - Sunday 30 April 2006 * NEW * Scenes at Bridgnorth - Sunday 30 April 2006 * NEW * Scenes at Bridgnorth - Sunday 30 April 2006

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]]> Fri Apr 9 2004 The Mid-Hants Railway http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c151390.html The Mid-Hants Railway, also known as the Watercress Line, runs from Alton to Alresford in Hampshire. This railway was visited as part of an 'exchange' between the permanent way gangs on the Bluebell and the Mid-Hants during September 2003. Friday 9 April 2004: The Mid-Hants Railway, also known as the Watercress Line, runs from Alton to Alresford in Hampshire. This railway was visited as part of an 'exchange' between the permanent way gangs on the Bluebell and the Mid-Hants during September 2003.

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]]> Fri Apr 9 2004 The Kent & East Sussex Railway http://tony-frost-railways.fotopic.net/c151364.html The Kent & East Sussex Railway runs from Tenterden in Kent to Bodiam in East Sussex ** NEW **: 21-05-2005 11 new photos taken at the Kent and East Sussex Railway on a sunny May afternoon ** NEW **: 07-05-2006 10 new photos of tracks and crossings taken from the LNWR Inspection Saloon platform on a run from Bodiam to Tenterden Sunday 14 September 2003: The Kent & East Sussex Railway runs from Tenterden in Kent to Bodiam in East Sussex ** NEW **: 21-05-2005 11 new photos taken at the Kent and East Sussex Railway on a sunny May afternoon ** NEW **: 07-05-2006 10 new photos of tracks and crossings taken from the LNWR Inspection Saloon platform on a run from Bodiam to Tenterden

Awaiting departure.... Pullman car at Tenterden Tenterden facing Headcorn Terrier 32678 sits in the paltofrm at Tenterden in 2002 Tenterden facing Bodiam A scene at Tenterden Station Tenterden Station from Level Crossing The recently arrived train at Bodiam unloads its passengers Bodiam Station with 32678 running round A view of Bodiam station and waiting train taken from the tower of Bodiam Castle 32678 preparing to run round its train at Bodiam 32678 running round its train at Bodiam seen from the train Northiam Signal Box - from the back of the train Northiam Station & Platform seen from the rear of a departing train A view from the train of the Rolvenden signalbox and crossing beyond Facing down the track towards Wittersham Road from Rolvenden The gates across the A28 at Rolvenden are closed after the train Close in view of the closed level crossing and station beyond at Rolvenden Wittersham Road station from the level crossing The line towards Northiam from Wittersham Road level crossing Wittersham Road Level Crossing from Wittersham Road! Northiam Level Crossing seen from the comfort of a carraige. Traffic waits on the A28 for us to pass. A signal to the future? Taken through a carraige window, an unusual perspective on a commonplace piece of railway furniture Austerity No.24 Austerity No.24 **NEW** Bridge obver the River Rother marking the boundary between Kent and East Sussex **NEW** The 2 mile straight between Wittersham Road and Northiam **NEW** Bridge over the Hexden Channel **NEW** Wittersham Road Station & Level Crossing **NEW** Wittersham Road Station **NEW** The Oxney Straight & Newmill Channel **NEW** Rolvenden Track & Signalling Layout at southern end of station **NEW** Rolvenden Level Crossing being closed to trains after crossing **NEW** Cranbrook Road Level Crossing **NEW** Tenterden Town Level Crossing

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