Sheffield Park 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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Canopy refurbishment progressing on 10.03.2012 3796
Canopy refurbishment progressing on 10.03.2012 3797
A wider shot of the scope of the works on 10.03.2012 3798
This image shows the extent to which it was necessary to raise the canopy at the southern end. The northern end was not much different. 10.03.2012 3828
Although not so clear it can be seen that work has taken place on the base of the columns. 10.03.2012 3830
Two weeks later, and the scaffolding has increased in height. 20.03.2012 3898
It can be seen that the scaffolding on the left is higher, allowing access to the apex of the roof. 20.03.2012 3901
New timber was installed at the northern end of the canopy. 20.03.2012 3900
At the latter end of March the scaffolding was also extended south to gain access to a second upper window. 20.03.2012 3902
A wider shot shows that work had extended to the whole western side of the main building. 20.03.2012 3897
A later image, taken in May with much of the scaffolding dismantled, shows the extensively reconstructed timbers at the northern end of the canopy. 30.05.2012 4981
Another image from May, with the scaffolding removed, shows reconstructed columns at the southern end, with their height adjusted to correctly support the canopy. 30.05.2012 4984
A slightly wider view, showing the canopy works on 30.05.2012 4985
The following year the Sheffield Park Platform 1 canopy was extended to the south end of the buildings. 01.06.2013 7169
A platform level view of the new southern end of the Sheffield Park canopy, under construction on 01.06.2013 7168
The new canopy on Platform 1 at Sheffield Park, illuminated at night on 11.12.2016 16819
The administrative block at Sheffield Park Station which includes a shop and catering facilities. There is also a Functions Room (the Birch Grove Suite) which caters for weddings and other events. 24.01.2010
The administrative building, viewed from the roof of the Museum. 28.07.2010 3431
The Bessemer Arms sign outside the catering facility at Sheffield Park, at the time possibly in need of a little TLC. 03.12.2014 10089
In 2013 the Birch Grove Suite was refurbished, but the person who organised the "vintage" photographs on the walls missed the person using a mobile phone, who appears in one of the pictures. Whoops. 29.03.2013 6501
The Birch Grove Suite prepared for a wedding. The room is very adaptable and used for many different events. 05.04.2014 10239
The Birch Grove Suite prepared for a Wedding Breakfast. 05.04.2014 10249
The smiling staff of the Birch Grove Suite wait to greet you. 29.03.2013 6516
In 2018 a new canopy was erected outside the Bessemer Arms. 18.05.2018 18348
In 2018 a new canopy was erected outside the Bessemer Arms. 18.05.2018 18346
In 2007 this was the view north along Platform 2 at Sheffield Park, looking towards the main station buildings. The signal cabin is under the right hand canopy. 02.06.2007
This earlier shot, looking south on 28.10.2003, catches the Sheffield Park running shed before the brick wall was built to enclose the western side. Tucked on the back of the Pullmans is the Semi-Royal saloon, which has since left the railway.
Another shot from 2003, with 65 in the foreground, catches the open sided running shed. 28.10.2003
The running shed at Sheffield Park, with, in the foreground, the dock at the end of Platform 1. At the time this was most frequently used for the Pullmans, but was also utilized to display locomotives and for footplate visits during special events. 02.06.2007. Sheffield Park Shed and Workshops is also featured in a separate gallery.
Looking north towards Sheffield Park Station, with the unusual sight of the Platform 1 dock empty. 16.04.2016 12790
In 2018 modifications were made to the running shed to accommodate the "Steam Works!" exhibition. 18.05.2018 18342 "Steam Works!" is covered in a separate gallery.
In 2018 modifications were made to the running shed to accommodate the "Steam Works!" exhibition. 18.05.2018 18343 "Steam Works!" is covered in a separate gallery.
In 2018 modifications were made to the running shed to accommodate the "Steam Works!" exhibition. 18.05.2018 18344 "Steam Works!" is covered in a separate gallery.
The footbridge at Sheffield Park Station, looking south. 24.01.2010
There is a water column at the southern end of Platform 1. In the winter this is prevented from freezing by the use of a brazier. 10.12.2011 3345
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 view south from the roof of the Museum building towards the end of the line catches the old single line locomotive shed and the USA tank parked at the end of the remaining Woodpax siding. The engine was later taken to Horsted Keynes where it still rests. 28.07.2010 3422. More pictures of the southern end of the line appear later.
Sheffield Park 29.12.2013 8672
Sheffield Park Station looking north from the southern end. 24.01.2010
In February 2012 the track through Platform 1 was re-laid, with a new surface water drain under the ballast. 19.02.2012 3599
In February 2012 the track through Platform 1 was re-laid, with a new surface water drain under the ballast. 19.02.2012 3598
In February 2012 the track through Platform 1 was re-laid, with a new surface water drain under the ballast. 19.02.2012 3597
Looking south from the northern end of the station, along the section of re-laid track. 19.02.2012 3657
The surface water drain under the ballast discharges north of the platform. 19.02.2012 3658
The surface water drain under the ballast discharges down the embankment towards the River Ouse. 19.02.2012 3659
Sheffield Park 29.12.2013 8673
A view, taken in 2007, 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 in 2007. This view has now changed as a consequence of the Woodpax Project. 02.06.2007