Nutfield Station
All the stations opened with the line on 26 May 1842, with the exception of Nutfield and Leigh, which are covered in their respective galleries.
Separate collections cover (a) Tonbridge Station; (b) Leigh Station; (c) Penshurst Station; (d) Edenbridge Station; (e) Godstone Station; (f) Nutfield Station ; and (g) Redhill Station.
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A rare photograph of the forecourt and entrance to Nutfield Station, pictured on 30.01.1966. The photographer is in South Station Approach, south of the line, with the westbound Starting signal in the background. There was also a North Station Approach, which provided access to the station house on the other side of the track. The SER built stations where it was convenient to the company, and not necessarily close to the local population. Thus Nutfield was not actually in the village of Nutfield, which is about a mile to the north. However, it does serve the community of "South Nutfield", which nowadays surrounds the station on both sides of the tracks. Unlike other stations on the line Nutfield did not open until 1883, although the company had previously provided a public siding for goods traffic. The siding was called "Mid Street", which was actually a more accurate name, being the road that passed the site of the station. John Attfield retains all rights to this image.
A wonderful aerial photograph of Nutfield Station which shows the booking office and South Station Approach very nicely. The station house can also be seen on the other side of the tracks. The photograph is believed to date from about 1959 and was specially taken for members of the family of Peter Chapman, who retains all rights to this image. A larger version can be selected by clicking on the picture, selecting "Full screen" and then using the enlargement tools.
Nutfield Station looking west from the eastern end on 30.01.1966. Goods services had ceased the same month, on 03.01.1966, but coal traffic continued until 07.11.1966. The station had no goods shed. The station house is on the right and stood at the end of North Station Approach. Westbound passengers had a canopy attached to the booking office and eastbound passengers a reasonably sized wooden shelter with a canopy. Note the ornate swan-necked gas lamps. What a contrast to the soulless modern buildings and their barely functional shelters. John Attfield retains all rights to this image.
Nutfield Station looking east on 30.01.1966. As originally constructed the station had no footbridge and passengers crossed the line via a board crossing at the western end of the station (behind the camera). In the distance the eastbound Starting signal is Off. John Attfield retains all rights to this image.
Nutfield Station had an enchanting signal box, which is pictured on Saturday 17.01.1970. Observe the detail on the tiled roof. Signal rods can be seen emerging from the base of the box. A few months after this picture was taken, on 10.05.1970, the signal box was closed. Eric Kemp retains all rights to this image, and states "What a lovely model this signal box would make".
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Nutfield Station signal box, pictured on Saturday 17.01.1970. In the background there is a glimpse of the points and track going left into the goods yard, under the loading gauge. Eric Kemp retains all rights to this image.
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Nutfield Station signal box, pictured from the rear on Saturday 17.01.1970. The station booking hall is on the right and the station house on the left. On the extreme right the remains of a buffer stop in the former goods yard can just be seen. One of the sidings in the yard originally ran behind the platform but the yard had closed four years previously. Eric Kemp retains all rights to this image.
The eastbound platform of Nutfield Station, pictured on Saturday 17.01.1970. The Starting signal is raised and "Tadpole" unit 1204 is about to depart for Tonbridge having discharged its passengers. This platform was provided with a wooden shelter and canopy, but the main station building on the right was rather more ornate. Note also the elegant lamps and a telegraph pole with extensive provision for cables. Eric Kemp retains all rights to this image.
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Nutfield Station and signal box captured circa 1970 in colour by John Clark. Note that the ornate roof on the station building matches that on the signal box, and that a rather grand chimney was provided. Eastbound passengers had a wooden shelter, with canopy, but by the time this picture was taken the lovely lamps were being replaced by new lamp standards with fluorescent tubes. Both the old and the new lamps can still be seen so the photographer has caught the work in progress. No footbridge was provided at the time, and passengers crossed the line using a board crossing at the end of the platform, by the signal box. The red warning signs can be seen in the distance. The picture also just includes both entrances, on the extreme right and to the left where a person is entering a gate. From this it is possible to work out where everything used to stand in the modern photos. It appears that the station house had been recently demolished, as it should be visible to the right of the wooden shelter. John Clark retains all rights to this image.
Nutfield signal box pictured circa 1970 with the rail access to the small goods yard and the loading gauge in the distance. The goods yard gave access to a private siding serving King's Mill Works, an acid and chemical works owned by the Nutfield Manufacturing Company. John Clark retains all rights to this image.
Nutfield Station pictured on 19.07.1987, by which time all the buildings had been demolished and some rudimentary shelters provided. The signage had changed to the black-on-white colours that were typical of the era, and colour light signals had been installed. The photographer is believed to be facing west. John Attfield retains all rights to this image.
Nutfield Station pictured on 19.07.1987, by which time all the buildings had been demolished and some rudimentary shelters provided. One passenger has brought his bike; probably wise as the service was not always frequent. The photographer is believed to be facing west. John Attfield retains all rights to this image.
The northern entrance to Nutfield Station, called "North Station Approach" (a lot of thought went into that one). Apart from the station house, there were never any railway buildings outside the station on the north side. 26.02.2022 21226
Looking west at Nutfield Station entrance. Beyond the turning circle there are two relatively modern bungalows built on the site of the demolished station house. 26.02.2022 21227
Nutfield Station entrance, looking east. The is a "Meeting Point" indicated, but the station is so small it is probably largely superfluous. Nonetheless, a nice thought. 26.02.2022 21229
The footbridge at Nutfield Station, viewed from the north. In contrast to some others on the line it was in good decorative condition. 26.02.2022 21228
Attached to the footbridge at Nutfield Station is a defibrillator. These machines are now widely available at stations in the area. 26.02.2022 21230
The site of the former station house at Nutfield Station, viewed from the footbridge. It is now occupied by two bungalows. 26.02.2022 21225
Looking west along the length of Nutfield Station from the footbridge. The road on the left is called "South Station Approach" but the name changes to "The Copse" near the station. No, I didn't understand that either. 26.02.2022 21204
Looking west along the platforms at Nutfield Station from the northern entrance. 26.02.2022 21197
Looking west down the eastbound platform from the entrance to Nutfield Station. There is a "Help Point", train information on a flat screen, covered cycle racks, a bus shelter and some new platform seating. A notice informed me that the facilities had been "jointly funded by Southern and Surrey County Council". 26 02 2022 21203
The covered bike racks at Nutfield Station. Given the prevailing weather I am not sure how much protection the roof actually provides. 26.02.2022 21198
The bus shelter on the eastbound platform at Nutfield Station. This is one of the more modern designs, where the roof is raised above the sides, leaving an irritating gap at the top that lets in the wind and the rain. Hands up if you prefer the Victorian wooden shelter and proper canopy. 26.02.2022 21199
Looking across at the western end of the eastbound platform at Nutfield Station. Behind the fence two bungalows stand on the site of the former station house. 26.02.2022 21216
Looking east down the eastbound platform at Nutfield Station. 26.02.2022 21201
The western end of the eastbound platform at Nutfield Station, with relatively new housing on the left, constructed on the site of the former goods yard. 26.02.2022 21200
Looking west from the western end of Nutfield Station. In the foreground a public footpath crosses the tracks and in the distance the line starts to curve north towards Redhill Station, passing under an arch carrying a minor road. 26.02.2022 18276
Looking west from the eastern end of Nutfield Station, with some relatively modern housing on the right. 26.02.2022 21196
The eastern end of the eastbound platform at Nutfield Station. There is a "S" stopping marker telling drivers where to bring their trains to a halt, although it is not clear why it needs extra emphasis. The "SDO4" sign indicates that four car units require selective door opening owing to the restricted length of the platforms. 26.02.2022 21195
Looking east from the eastern end of Nutfield Station. Something was on fire but hidden by the trees on the left. Strange atmospheric conditions produced a most peculiar smoke trail, where the smoke ran horizontally and then drifted down again. The image is genuine and not manipulated. 26.02.2022 18274
Looking east from the footbridge at Nutfield Station, with some unusually tall LED lamps in shot on both platforms. 26.02.2022 21205
Looking east at the eastern end of Nutfield Station from the footbridge. The dish antenna within the lineside trees beyond the station (on the left) was part of the train information system but it is now defunct having been replaced by more modern equipment. Directly beyond the platform ramps the parapets of a narrow bridge mark where Mid Street passes under the railway. 26.02.2022 18288
Looking east from the footbridge at Nutfield Station with a long lens. Nearest the camera a public footpath crosses the railway, and beyond that is a wide bridge carrying the M23 motorway over the tracks. Adjacent to the bridge is a GSM-R mast for railway communication. Looking under the bridge a brick arch can be seen carrying a minor road over the railway near Kennels Farm. Further away still is Bletchingley Tunnel. 26.02.2022 18281
Looking east from the eastern end of Nutfield Station. On the extreme left is a defunct satellite dish which used to be part of a system that then provided train information. It has since been replaced by more modern equipment. 26.02.2022 18289
Looking east from the western end of the westbound platform at Nutfield Station with a longer lens. The slightly lower aspect gives a clearer view under the motorway bridge, with the brick built arch near Kennels Farm and Bletchingley Tunnel in the distance. 26.02.2022 18291
377316 waits to depart west from Nutfield Station with a train to Redhill. 26.02.2022 21194
Nutfield Station has two entrances. This is the southern entrance viewed from the eastbound platform. In shot are a ticket machine, "Help Point" and rudimentary shelter. Outside the gate are parcel lockers and a flat screen showing train information. 26.02.2022 21202
Looking at the westbound platform of Nutfield Station from the footbridge, with relatively modern housing in the background. 26.02.2022 21224
The southern entrance to Nutfield Station, with train information provided by a flat screen and the inevitable parcel lockers. 26.02.2022 21217
The southern entrance to Nutfield Station, together with the usual posters. I often wonder if anyone actually reads the "Welcome" notice since it has the appearance of the "terms and conditions" on an insurance policy. 26.02.2022 21218
A wider view of the southern entrance to Nutfield Station, where once there was an attractive booking hall. 26.02.2022 21220
A wider view of the southern entrance to Nutfield Station, where once there was an attractive booking hall. 26.02.2022 21222
A wider view of the southern entrance to Nutfield Station, where once there was an attractive booking hall and a proper canopy for waiting passengers. Now there is just automated metal junk. Is this really an improvement? 26.02.2022 21221
A wider view of the southern entrance to Nutfield Station, where once there was an attractive booking hall. There is now housing south of the station. 26.02.2022 21219
Nutfield Station footbridge looking east, with the now obligatory yellow handrails. 26.02.2022 21223
Nutfield Station, looking west along the westbound platform. There is relatively new housing on the right. 26.02.2022 21206
