Horsted Keynes to Kingscote
There are five collections covering the operational part of the line: (a) Sheffield Park Station; (b) the line from Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes; (c) Horsted Keynes Station; (d) the line from Horsted Keynes to Kingscote and (e) Kingscote Station.
Signal boxes have separate collections: (a) Sheffield Park Signal Box; (b) Horsted Keynes Signal Box; and (c) Kingscote Signal Box (including the old southern box).
Photos relating to the Bluebell Railway's Northern Extension to East Grinstead are in several separate collections within the Photographic Tours index.
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The railway cottages at Horsted Keynes. There is a similar group of cottages at Sheffield Park. 22.06.2008
Looking east towards the site of the Memorial Garden at Horsted Keynes. 29.04.2009. (This image was taken before the Memorial Garden was commissioned).
The site of the new memorial garden viewed from the northern end of Horsted Keynes station. 29.04.2009. (This image was taken before the Memorial Garden was commissioned).
A view of the cleared embankment in the vicinity of the memorial garden at Horsted Keynes. 29.04.2009. (This image was taken before the Memorial Garden was commissioned).
In 2009 work was still in progress within the garden itself. The surface had been cleared but needed more attention before it was finished. (The Garden was subsequently finished and dedicated - a separate collection covers this). The area provides views over the line and towards Horsted Keynes station. Photographers are respectfully requested not to use this garden as a vantage point. 29.04.2009
Looking north from Horsted Keynes along the two reversible running lines that lead to Leamland Bridge. The up siding (or headshunt) contains some of the expertly restored goods wagons, and behind them on the embankment the railway cottages associated with the station can be seen. 08.09.2007
A driver's eye view of the southbound approach to Horsted Keynes Station, looking from Leamland Bridge. The railway cottages are on the right. 20.05.2018 18433
A driver's eye view of the southbound approach to Horsted Keynes Station. 20.05.2018 18434
A driver's eye view of the southbound approach to Horsted Keynes Station. 20.05.2018 18436
Fenchurch passes the Up Advance Starters as it steams under Leamland Bridge with a train for Kingscote. Reversible working applies on both lines in this area, evidenced by the Starting signals for both lines. 24.02.2007
The north side of Leamland Bridge has a good viewpoint for photographers (from a public footpath) and is seen here without a locomotive in shot! 29.08.2005
To prove that Leamland Bridge does offer photographic opportunities 65 steams north with the Victorian coaches. 28.01.2007
The view north from Leamland Bridge. The southbound Inner Home signal can be seen in the distance, but there are no photographers leaning over the gate! 29.08.2005
Woodland adjacent to Leamland Bridge features a large selection of wild flowers. The bluebells are just coming into bud. 17.05.2015 11294
The embankment at Leamland Bridge has an excellent annual display of primroses. 30.03.2014 10129
The same excellent display of primroses on the embankment at Leamland Bridge the following year. Assuming the lineside clearance team cut the scrub back at the appropriate time this display is normally reliable every year. 10.04.2015 10661
Looking north from Leamland Bridge with the primroses in bloom. 11.04.2010 1811
In 2016 new track was laid in the vicinity of Leamland Bridge. A separate gallery shows this work in detail. 23.10.2016 14210
In 2016 new track was laid in the vicinity of Leamland Bridge. 23.10.2016 16513
The eastern embankment at Leamland Junction just after the lineside clearance team had finished work in the area. The shape and profile of this embankment was subsequently changed. 12.02.2011
The new track in the vicinity of Leamland Bridge, with an extension to the embankment on the right. The alteration was made to reinforce the embankment, which had been affected by burrowing rabbits. On the left a wooden fence has been erected around new apparatus cases. 11.12.2016 14602
A clearer view of the enlarged eastern embankment. 11.12.2016 16720
The eastern embankment, extended to the railway boundary. 11.12.2016 16721
The western embankment at Leamland Junction just after the lineside clearance team had finished work in the area. A public footpath runs along the top of the embankment at this point allowing a good view of trains from a position of safety. 12.02.2011
On the western side of the line the embankment was also reinforced, and slightly widened to allow a public footpath to pass around the new wooden fence. 11.12.2016 14625
A brand new set of points at Leamland Junction. 11.12.2016 16722
The southbound Inner Home signal (with route indicator and shunt signal) is situated a short distance north of Leamland Bridge. 08.09.2007
The same signal viewed from the adjacent public footpath. 29.08.2005
The Horsted Keynes southbound Inner Home signal in the "Off" position, with the route indicator showing a clear road into Platform 2. The image also captures new track and points at Leamland Junction. Just behind the signal, the yellow device is a greaser which lubricates wheel flanges. 20.05.2018 16572
The eastern embankment north of Leamland Junction in primrose season. 30.04.2016 15035
The reverse of the previous view looking towards Leamland Bridge, with the Down Inner Home signal in shot. 30.04.2016 15036
Looking south west from the public footpath the Ardingly Branch curves away to the west from the southern end of Horsted Keynes Station. Stock can be seen in the distance in the long siding that was originally the up line into the station. The lens gives a false impression and the carriages are actually some distance away. 22.02.2009
Looking west from the public footpath on the top of the embankment, towards some of the homes across the valley, including a converted oast house. 12.05.2012 7828
Looking north from the embankment at a departing train hauled by 9017. By sheer fluke I operated the shutter just as the Advance Starter was returning to danger, catching the signal in the process of falling. Bet I couldn't do that again.... 12.02.2011
As seen in the previous image, a second Up Advance Starter is situated north of Leamland Bridge, and is the last signal before trains pass to the control of the signalman at Kingscote. 29.08.2005
Another view of the second Horsted Keynes Advance Starter, with the public footpath on the left behind the fence. 08.09.2007
Some forthcoming track maintenance will require a new northbound (second) Advance Starter, which is seen under construction at Horsted Keynes. 20.05.2018 18437
A public footpath runs alongside the line north of Horsted Keynes and crosses the line south of Horsted House Farm bridge. This view looks south from the foot crossing. The second Up Advance Starter in the previous picture can be seen in the distance. This footpath allows visitors without a lineside permit to get quite close to the trains whilst remaining in a safe public environment. 29.08.2005
The public foot crossing south of Horsted House Farm, looking north towards the private farm bridge. Please note that the road to the farm bridge is not a public right of way. 29.08.2005
The public foot crossing south of Horsted House Farm, looking east. 22.02.2009
The public foot crossing south of Horsted House Farm, looking west. 22.02.2009
The public foot crossing south of Horsted House Farm, looking north. The farm buildings are hidden by the trees on the left and the bridge carries a private road. 29.08.2005
The cutting leading to Horsted House Bridge, looking south. 29.08.2005 (I was on private property when I took this image, but had obtained permission in advance).
The Outer Home signal for southbound trains at Horsted House Bridge as visiting locomotive 41312 runs south. Note the repeating arms on the Home signal for better sighting. In 2006 this Distant signal was fixed at Caution. 01.09.2006
Horsted House Farm which sits alongside the railway at Horsted House Bridge. 24.10.2018 16850
The Ravenswood Hotel nestles in the woodland on the eastern side of the railway close to Horsted House Bridge, but is concealed from view when travelling by train because of the sides of the cutting. 24.10.2018 16851
Horsted Keynes Outer Home signal. The repeating arms allow better sighting. This signal is actually slightly taller than originally intended as solid rock was encountered which prevented the post from being sunk as deeply as anticipated. 08.09.2007.
Horsted House Bridge looking south. The Whistle board relates to the public foot crossing south of the bridge. The road carried by this bridge is not a public right of way. 08.09.2007