Snailham Halt (Closed)
Separate collections cover (a) Ashford Station and Works; (b) Ham Street Station; (c) Appledore Station; (d) Rye Station; (e) Winchelsea Station; (f) Snailham Halt (Closed); (g) Doleham Station; (h) Three Oaks Station; (h) Ore Station; and (i) Hastings Station.
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Opened on 1 July 1907, Snailham Halt was frankly remote from any dwellings, or indeed any surfaced road. Not surprisingly it closed in 1959. During the period when the line was double track the halt consisted of a platform on each line which could accommodate a single coach, together with a wooden shelter on each platform. There was no lighting. This view looks east towards Rye, and the position of the eastbound platform is marked by the hump on the side of the track adjacent to the crossing. The angle of the ramp down from the platform can also be seen in the distance. 20.09.2008
Changing angle but still looking east the replacement sleepers mark the position of the old westbound line, but there is no significant trace of the westbound platform. Photographs of Snailham Halt are very rare. 20.09.2008
Looking east from the site of Snailham Halt towards Rye. 20.09.2008
Looking west from Snailham Halt towards Hastings. 20.09.2008
The same view as the previous picture, but with a long lens. The overbridge beyond the hump in the track is an agricultural crossing at Lower Snailham Farm and not a public right of way. 20.09.2008
The former entrance to Snailham Halt is now an agricultural crossing and public footpath. This view looks south. 20.09.2008
Turning round and looking north across Brede Level (the land surrounding the River Brede) it becomes immediately obvious why the halt had no passengers. There is no dwelling for miles. 20.09.2008
Looking north over Snailham Crossing towards Brede Level. 20.09.2008
Turning round this view looks south up the steep hill leading down to the railway crossing and the site of Snailham Halt. This unmade lane is unsuitable for motor vehicles and road access is a substantial distance from the crossing. 20.09.2008
Part way up the unmade hill to the south this view looks back north, down to the crossing. Reaching this site on foot took a significant time and the walk back up the hill was even less welcome. It is amazing the station ever had any passengers. 20.09.2008
Near the top of Snailham Hill there is a view east towards a large wind farm near Winchelsea. 20.09.2008