Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes
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 western side of Tremains foot crossing looking east up the very steep slope towards the railway. New posts had been installed but at the time the photo was taken they had yet to receive new fencing. It is not known whether there are any plans to cut steps into this slope. 20.05.2018 18375
The western side of Tremains foot crossing shortly after sleepers were added to form steps up to the track. This view looks north. 20.05.2018 18373
On the western side of Tremains foot crossing the rather steep muddy path leads down to a bridge crossing a stream which feeds into the River Ouse. This view looks west across the bridge. 20.05.2018 18377
The view north from the bridge adjacent to Tremains foot crossing, with the railway out of shot up an embankment to the right. 20.05.2018 18378
Looking south from the bridge adjacent to Tremains foot crossing, with the stream running away towards the River Ouse. 20.05.2018 18379
Viewed from near the foot crossing the ancient chimneys of Tremaines can be seen amongst the trees. 24.02.2007
Looking north from Tremains foot crossing on 09.10.2005.
The sighting of Tremains foot crossing is rather restricted owing to the curved track, and Whistle boards are provided in both directions. In this southbound view the first arrow indicates the crossing timbers and the second arrow Otye Bridge, which has since been infilled. 09.10.2005
A closer view of the "Whistle" board north of Tremains foot crossing. 24.02.2007
Around the bend from Tremains foot crossing trees start to line the route as the track enters Lindfield Wood. In the distance the line curves to the right into the cutting through the wood. 27.08.2007
On the approach to Lindfield Wood there is an impressive display of bluebells. Fenchurch heads south with a Bluebell Special on 01.05.2007.
Approaching Lindfield Wood, the western side of the track often has a good display of bluebells but the quality of the flowers depends almost entirely on whether the lineside growth has been cut back in time for the bluebells to appear. This view looks north. 03.05.2011 1058
A view of the same bank of bluebells, this time looking south, taken a week earlier than the previous picture. 28.04.2011 6917
Someone's pile of ballast in Lindfield Wood is a hotel for the local wildlife... 24.02.2007
Looking south, the line curves into Lindfield Wood. This view was taken just after culverts in the area were improved, and new ballast can also be seen. Just beyond the new ballast, on the right of the picture, there is the remains of a ramp towards the railway, which marks the site of a very long abandoned agricultural crossing. 06.04.2015 10622
The same view of Lindfield Wood, looking south, taken many years previously in 2007. At that time the area was very overgrown and it was very difficult to gain access to take pictures. 05.10.2007 0055
One of the re-engineered culverts, installed in Lindfield Wood in 2015. 06.04.2015 12091
On the curve in Lindfield Wood previously pictured, new fencing was erected around the re-engineered culverts. 06.04.2015 12097
A closer view of the new fencing in Lindfield Wood. 06.04.2015 12093
Looking down into the re-engineered culvert in Lindfield Wood that carries water under the railway. 06.04.2015 12094
Looking down into the re-engineered culvert in Lindfield Wood that carries water under the railway. 06.04.2015 12095
Now on the western side of the track in Lindfield Wood, this is the other end of the re-engineered culvert that discharges the water into a nearby stream. 06.04.2015 12096
The stream carrying the water away from the culvert in Lindfield Wood can be seen on the right. In the centre of the picture a low embankment leads toward the railway, marking the route of a long abandoned agricultural crossing. 08.04.2017 17079
It is not uncommon to see deer in Lindfield Wood if the area is quiet. Bluebells also appear here if the cutting sides are kept clear of undergrowth. Normandy passes with a Bluebell Special on 04.05.2006
Lindfield Wood can be a good site for bluebells if the lineside has been trimmed back before they appear. This view looks south. 03.05.2011 1015
An old view from 2007, looking north, shows the degree to which Lindfield Wood used to be overgrown. It was quite a challenge to reach the position necessary to take this shot. 05.10.2007 0056
Contrast the overgrown view in the previous picture with this similar view of Lindfield Wood when lineside clearance was taking place in 2011. 09.03.2011 6198
A closer view of the lineside clearance that took place on the eastern embankment of Lindfield Wood in 2011. The drainage ditch runs towards the culverts that were later reconstructed in 2015. 09.03.2011 6196
Prior to the drainage improvements there was very little fall in the ditches, and water used to remain stagnant. At least this pleased the local frogs, as large clumps of frog spawn testify. 09.03.2011 6195
Looking north in Lindfield Wood two months after the lineside clearance previously pictured. The bluebells are in bloom. 03.05.2011 1041
Looking north in Lindfield Wood two months after the lineside clearance previously pictured. The bluebells are in bloom. 03.05.2011 1057
Slightly further north and coming out of Lindfield Wood there is a river (out of shot) behind the fence on the left. This has led to continuing problems with the stability of the track. Accordingly in 2015 extensive works were undertaken to reinforce the embankment and replace the track. Sadly, so much of the valuable work undertaken by Infrastructure gets buried under the ground and it is difficult to appreciate the quality of what has been done. 06.04.2015 10619
A closer view of that part of the embankment stabilisation that can be seen above the ground. This is only the tip of the iceberg and the area has been greatly reinforced. From the train you can barely see anything. 06.04.2015 12092
A very close look at some of the new rail laid north of Lindfield Wood, showing the "Tata SC" markings. 08.04.2017 17086
Ignore the sight of 65 blasting out of Lindfield Wood in the low winter sunshine, and look just to the right of the milepost. You can just see the remains of the top of the parapet of Allen's Bridge, another infilled occupation bridge. 03.02.2007
A closer view of the infilled Allen's Bridge. I confess I walked past this countless times before realising what it was. A tiny part of one of the side walls can also be seen at the extreme right centre of the picture, although it could be mistaken for a tree stump. 02.04.2007
It's 2015 and the lineside clearance team have been through, making the remnants of Allen's Bridge much easier to see. 06.04.2015 12114
A closer view of the remnants of Allen's Bridge. This is the western side of the line, looking south. 06.04.2015 12115
The infill at Allen's Bridge seems to have generated a nice display of primroses. Part of the character of the railway is to show how things would have looked in past times but a number of these bridges have been removed for operational reasons. 06.04.2015 12116
A closer view of the remnants of Allen's Bridge. This is the western side of the line, looking south. 06.04.2015 12117
A closer view of the remnants of Allen's Bridge. This is the western side of the line, looking south. 06.04.2015 12118
Now on the eastern side of the line this is the remains of Allen's Bridge after it was infilled. The top of the arch was very close to the line. It is more common to have a depth of soil on top of the arch as this can strengthen the structure. 06.04.2015 12106
Now on the eastern side of the line this is the remains of Allen's Bridge after it was infilled. The top of the arch was very close to the line. It is more common to have a depth of soil on top of the arch as this can strengthen the structure. 06.04.2015 12105
The eastern side of the line north of Lindfield Wood after lineside clearance. This view looks south towards Lindfield Wood. 09.03.2011 6192
Turning round at the same location, this view looks north after lineside clearance. In the distance is one of many PWay huts. 09.03.2011 6193
Now standing alongside the PWay hut in the previous photo, and looking north. The line enters a low cutting as it curves towards Waterworks Bridge. 09.03.2011 6190
Now at the northern end of the low cutting and looking back south towards the PWay hut. 09.03.2011 6189
Turning round and looking north at the same point, as the line curves towards Waterworks Bridge. The parapet can just be seen in the far distance and nearer to the camera is a white gradient post. 09.03.2011 6188