Horsted Keynes Station
There are four collections covering the stations: (a) Sheffield Park Station; (b) Horsted Keynes Station; (c) Kingscote Station; and (d) Bluebell Railway's East Grinstead Station (including the construction).
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).
Two collections show lineside views: (a) the line from Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes; and (b) the line from Horsted Keynes to Kingscote.
Five galleries show the construction of the Northern Extension to East Grinstead: (a) Track improvements north of Kingscote; (b) Vowels Lane Bridge to Imberhorne Lane Bridge; (c) Imberhone Lane Tip; (d) Hill Place Farm Bridge to Hill Place Viaduct; and (e) Hill Place Viaduct (sometimes called Imberhorne Viaduct).
Please note that the vast majority of the Northern Extension pictures were taken on private land with permission. Where necessary lookout protection was provided or a possession was taken. No matter what their status no pedestrian may enter the section of restricted clearance adjacent to Turners Hill Bridge without specific authority and appropriate protection.
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Just to the right of where the excavators were working, this picture shows the Horsted Keynes northbound Inner Home signal complete with route indicator. Horsted Keynes signal box can be seen in the background. 11.12.2005
The Horsted Keynes northbound Inner Home signal in the "Off" position with the route indicator showing the platform into which the train will be routed. 15.08.2010 30051
The reverse view of the previous picture, looking towards the Horsted Keynes Inner Home signal as visiting locomotive 41312 approaches with the Golden Arrow Pullman. Just to the left of the base of the water tower is the shunting bell (on the white pole) and on the extreme left the southbound Advance Starter can be seen in the distance. (This signal has subsequently been replaced). 29.05.2006
A similar picture of the Horsted Keynes Inner Home signal taken 10 years later and the scene is little changed. The southbound advance starter has now been replaced, and the shortened post results in it being concealed by the coach in the Down yard. The water tank has also acquired a little rust. There is a brand new set of points. 25.06.2016 13444
Westminster is not always associated with engineering, but this plate illustrates the makers of the Water Tower in the Down Yard. 25.06.2017 15603
A signalman's view of 73082 arriving at Horsted Keynes, with the Carriage and Wagon Works on the left. 25.05.2016 13454
These modern machines are all very well, but clearly Infrastructure should be using steam power for it's Horsted Keynes projects. 08.08.2015 13485
A 2010 view looking north towards Horsted Keynes Station, with the dock on the right out of use. 30.01.2010 153
It is 2016 and the dock has been completely re-laid (including appropriate matting under the ballast) to deal with a continuing problem whereby clay was pumping up through the ballast (or the dock was sinking into the clay - according to your point of view!) 18.12.2016 16865
Sometimes it's just one of those days. Looking north towards Horsted Keynes Station. A Class 33 heads south despite an "EG" headcode, and on the right "Skippy" is attached to the Pullman. 07.07.2013 7671
This old view of Horsted Keynes looks north along Platform 3/4 on 20.09.1998. Note the well-maintained flower beds and the original bracket signal. The shot just catches the shunt signal (with the black circle on the rear).
This shot of C1 running southbound tender first on 20.09.1998 has little merit as a photograph of the engine, but it does catch the original signalling arrangements at the end of Platform 4/5, the dock platform apparently under reconstruction (no track) and coach 1520 under repair in the open on Platform 1.
On 20.09.1998 at the southern end of Platform 2 at Horsted Keynes there was a single semaphore signal. Note there is no spur to Ardingly (just catch points) and no southern access to Platform 1. A new northbound bracket signal is being installed for the Inner Home signal (there is no signal on the bracket). The original incoming signal can just be seen to the right of the base of the water tower. In the distance the southbound Advance Starter is Off for a departing train. There is also no track to the dock on the left, the way being blocked by the concrete buildings.
A low resolution picture taken from the same point on 25.10.2003 shows that a bracket signal has been installed and a spur has appeared taking track towards the Ardingly siding. Movements south from Platform 2 have a shunt signal with indicators, but a Stop board controls Platform 1. Track has also been installed in the dock and is occupied by stock.
Moving the camera round slightly provides a view of Horsted Keynes signal box and a better shot of the spur running south west. The impressive pile of ballast was later reincarnated at West Hoathly. 25.10.2003
A later picture on 01.07.2007 shows the Ardingly spur curving away on the left hand side of the coaches, towards the tall tree at the centre of the picture. Buffers and an Advance Starter (fixed in the On position) are at the end of the Ardingly spur. For pictures of the disused line to Ardingly and beyond see the main Index.
Often hidden from view by stock, to the west of the station is what remains of the old water tower (the actual tank would have been on top of the supporting tower). Under the structure is a well, but changes to the water table in the area mean that it is no longer readily functional. To the left is what is assumed to be a pump house. Pipes used to link to the water columns in the station. During track relaying in Platform 2/3 in 2017 the pipe running the length of the platform between the two tracks was located and found to be in good condition. The state of other pipes is unknown. 16.06.2012 5154
A 2007 image of the old water tower at Horsted Keynes, giving a better impression of it's position behind the western sidings. 12.08.2007.
As night falls on 19.11.2005 the signals are in profile. At the end of Platform 2 semaphore signals now control departures towards Sheffield Park and the Ardingly spur, and on Platform 1 there is a semaphore provided for the Ardingly spur. (At the time the latter arm was fixed at danger and the signalman showed a green flag for departures from the bay, which can only run towards the spur). The top of the water tower and the pumping station chimney can just be seen behind the signal box.
The southbound Starting signals at the end of Platforms 1 and 2 at Horsted Keynes, with the signal box in the background. 10.03.2007
Horsted Keynes signal box on 01.07.2007. 0196 (A separate gallery covers the signal box and it's associated equipment).
An old image looking north at Horsted Keynes on 20.09.1998 shows Platform 3 occupied by stock but no engine in view. A low level semaphore signal can just be seen to the left of the distant end of the coaches.
A winter view of Horsted Keynes station canopies and building, looking north along Platform 2. In the distance, Stepney returns with the Footplate Days and Ways course. 19.11.2005
Ten years later, looking north along the length of Horsted Keynes Station on a damp December day. 12.12.2015 14082
Platforms 2 and 3 at Horsted Keynes Station in December 2015. The track was in poor condition and was subsequently re-laid. The water pipe serving the water columns at the north end of the station (currently out of use) runs below the ballast between the two tracks. 12.12.2015 14079
Towards the end of 2016 it became necessary to replace the track in Platforms 2 and 3. This image was taken just before the work started to reflect the "End of Steam" era. Such an image would not have been possible with brand new track. 02.10.2016 14151
73082 leaves Horsted Keynes in 2017. To the right of the train new track can be seen in the platforms. 19.08.2017 15939
Horsted Keynes has always been well known for it's floral displays, featured here with Stepney in the background. 03.06.2007
The Christmas lights betray the season in this view of Horsted Keynes Station platforms 4 and 5, looking north. 01.12.2007
Part of the Museum exhibition from Sheffield Park was relocated to Horsted Keynes during the Sheffield Park Carriage Shed Project. An excellent model of 45 Merton. 23.10.2009. The Museum has subsequently re-opened on Platform 2 at Sheffield Park.
Part of the Museum exhibition from Sheffield Park was relocated to Horsted Keynes during the Woodpax Project. This is London Jack. 23.10.2009. The Museum has subsequently reopened on Platform 2 at Sheffield Park.
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 25.05.2015 12652
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 25.05.2015 12663
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 25.05.2015 12644
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 25.05.2015 12645
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 25.05.2015 12648
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 25.05.2015 12646
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 25.05.2015 12649
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 25.05.2015 12656
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 25.05.2015 12657
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 25.05.2015 12659
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 25.05.2015 12662
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 25.05.2015 12660
In addition to the larger facilities at Sheffield Park, Horsted Keynes provides an intimate venue for weddings. The Wedding Room is pictured on 06.07.2014 9838
When appropriate wedding decorations extend to the station porch. 25.05.2015 12688
For larger events a marquee can be provided. 18.04.2015 12249
For larger events a marquee can be provided. 18.04.2015 12248
For larger events a marquee can be provided. 18.04.2015 12246