Sheffield Park Station
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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Some of the Friends of Sheffield Park, who help to maintain the station. (Left to right) Graham Aitken, Dennis Mathews, Dave Brown, Ron Reed, Richard Lowe, Chas Melton and Mick Upton. 30.05.2012 4976
The Friends of Sheffield Park help to maintain the station. Graham Aitken and Dave Brown demonstrate their painting skills. 30.05.2012 4940
A view north along Platform 2 at Sheffield Park, towards the main building. The signal cabin is under the right hand canopy. 02.06.2007
Sheffield Park Station building, built to the same design as others on the line, and with the standard LB&SCR 1882 legend above the nearest window. The contractor, Joseph Firbank, would be unlikely to recognise the attractive block paving that now greets the huge number of visitors to what was originally a quiet country station. 08.05.2007
A slightly different angle catches the attractive tubs of flowers outside the more modern administrative block (pictured later). 02.06.2007
Mechanical horses recreate the past at Sheffield Park Station on Goods Train Weekend. 15.04.2007
Sheffield Park Station Booking Office. 02.06.2007
Platform 1 at Sheffield Park Station, looking south. 24.01.2010
The platform side of the original building at Sheffield Park Station. 24.01.2010
The running in board at Sheffield Park Station. 24.01.2010
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In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. Work has now extended to the whole western side of the main building. 20.03.2012 3897
The running in board is also being refurbished. 20.03.2012 3899
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. Work has now extended to the whole western side of the main building. 20.03.2012 3898
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. It can be seen that the scaffolding on the left is now higher, allowing access to the apex of the roof. 20.03.2012 3901
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. New timber has been installed at the northern end of the roof. 20.03.2012 3900
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. Scaffolding has been extended south to gain access to a second upper window. 20.03.2012 3902
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. 10.03.2012 3795
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. 10.03.2012 3796
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. 10.03.2012 3798
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. 10.03.2012 3797
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. A drain pipe runs within the column directly to the right of the Sheffield Park sign on the box, and raising the canopy whilst maintaining the function of the drain has proved challenging. 10.03.2012 3799
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. 10.03.2012 3830
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. This image shows the extent to which it was necessary to raise the canopy at the southern end. The northern end is not much different. 10.03.2012 3828
Members of S&T continue the Sheffield Park signalling work. 10.03.2012 3829
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. 19.02.2012 3596
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. 19.02.2012 3593
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. 19.02.2012 3595
In 2012 work started to refurbish the canopy on Platform 1, and the scaffolding also allowed the Friends of Sheffield Park to gain access to the upper windows to undertake repairs. 19.02.2012 3594
The administrative block at Sheffield Park Station which includes a large shop and catering facilities. There is also a Functions Room which caters for weddings. 24.01.2010
The footbridge at Sheffield Park Station, looking south. 24.01.2010
The engine shed at Sheffield Park, with, in the foreground, the dock at the end of Platform 1. This is most frequently used for the Pullmans, but is also utilized to display locomotives and for footplate visits during special events. 02.06.2007. Sheffield Park Shed and Workshops is featured in a separate collection.
This earlier shot taken on 28.10.2003 catches Sheffield Park Shed before the brick wall was built to enclose the western side of the shed.
9017 reverses towards the shed past the two shunt signals at the southern end of the platforms. The shunt signal for Platform 1 is mounted on a post that would have been occupied by a southbound Starting signal if the line was open to the south. It is Off to allow the move towards the shed. 02.06.2007
A large water tower is provided at the southern end of Sheffield Park Station. 1638 passes en route from the shed. 05.12.2009
Sheffield Park Station looking north from the southern end. 24.01.2010
In February 2012 the track through Platform 1 was relaid, with a new surface water drain under the ballast. 19.02.2012 3599
In February 2012 the track through Platform 1 was relaid, with a new surface water drain under the ballast. 19.02.2012 3598
In February 2012 the track through Platform 1 was relaid, with a new surface water drain under the ballast. 19.02.2012 3597
In February 2012 the track through Platform 1 was relaid, with a new surface water drain under the ballast. 19.02.2012 3657
In February 2012 the track through Platform 1 was relaid, with a new surface water drain under the ballast. The drain discharges north of the platform. 19.02.2012 3658
In February 2012 the track through Platform 1 was relaid, with a new surface water drain under the ballast. The drain discharges north of the platform. 19.02.2012 3659
A view north along Platform 2 at Sheffield Park, towards the main building. The signal cabin is under the right hand canopy. 02.06.2007
Taken from Platform 1, this shot looks north towards Platform 2. This view has now changed as a consequence of the Woodpax Project. 02.06.2007
In winter the water columns are prevented from freezing by braziers. 07.12.2008
A view north from the end of Sheffield Park platform showing one of the two Starting signals, and, in the distance, the incoming Inner Home bracket signal and the outgoing Advance Starter. 02.06.2007