A photographic tour of the Bluebell Railway - Kingscote to East Grinstead, including Hill Place Viaduct (sometimes called Imberhorne Viaduct)
3rd January 1998 to 31st December 2009

A group of images showing the line north of Kingscote. The collection includes a large number of pictures of Hill Place Viaduct, images from the north and south end of the tip, and some pictures of East Grinstead Station taken between 1998 and 2009. Hill Place Viaduct is often known (incorrectly) as Imberhorne Viaduct.

Please note that the vast majority of these pictures were taken on private land with permission. Where necessary lookout protection was provided. I have authority from the Bluebell Railway to display this collection.

*** Updated to reflect the trial phase of waste extraction at Imberhorne Lane tip in December 2008; the Open Day at East Grinstead in January 2009; and the removal of inert spoil in Spring 2009. *** PICTURES OF THE SECTION FROM KINGSCOTE TO IMBERHORNE LANE BRIDGE ADDED, July 2009. *** ### FURTHER UPDATED 29 July 2009 ###

### COMING SOON - A new collection featuring a meander east from East Grinstead through Hartfield and Withyham ###

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73136 (E6043) is just in view as some of the crew return from the train. In the background the digger unloads the wagons. 29.04.2009
73136 (E6043) is just in view as some of the crew return from the train. In the background the digger unloads the wagons. 29.04.2009
 The proposed picnic area south of Horsted Keynes station, slowly taking shape. 29.04.2009
The proposed picnic area south of Horsted Keynes station, slowly taking shape. 29.04.2009
 Before the arrival of the Electro-diesel, some of the spoil trains were worked by D3023, this old shot recording one of the trains at Horsted Keynes on 27.10.2006
Before the arrival of the Electro-diesel, some of the spoil trains were worked by D3023, this old shot recording one of the trains at Horsted Keynes on 27.10.2006
 Additional pictures have been added to the collection showing the Kingscote to Imberhorne Lane section. Kingscote Station, looking south from the northern signal box. The box is not currently operational, but will be taken into use to provide signalling through to East Grinstead. The four wheelers and Victorian coaches stand in Platform 1, waiting to depart south. 28.06.2009. Please note that this vantage point is OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
Additional pictures have been added to the collection showing the Kingscote to Imberhorne Lane section. Kingscote Station, looking south from the northern signal box. The box is not currently operational, but will be taken into use to provide signalling through to East Grinstead. The four wheelers and Victorian coaches stand in Platform 1, waiting to depart south. 28.06.2009. Please note that this vantage point is OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
Kingscote northern signal box looking east. On the right a post has been installed ready to receive a northbound starting signal. 28.06.2009.
Kingscote northern signal box looking east. On the right a post has been installed ready to receive a northbound starting signal. 28.06.2009.
Kingscote northern signal box looking east. 28.06.2009. Pictures of the interior of this signal box are in the Horsted Keynes to Kingscote collection. Please note that this viewpoint is OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
Kingscote northern signal box looking east. 28.06.2009. Pictures of the interior of this signal box are in the Horsted Keynes to Kingscote collection. Please note that this viewpoint is OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
 Kingscote northern signal box looking south. 28.06.2009. Please note that this viewpoint is OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
Kingscote northern signal box looking south. 28.06.2009. Please note that this viewpoint is OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
 Kingscote northern signal box looking south. The tank wagon contains an emergency water supply for locomotives. 28.06.2009. Please note that this viewpoint is OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
Kingscote northern signal box looking south. The tank wagon contains an emergency water supply for locomotives. 28.06.2009. Please note that this viewpoint is OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
Looking north from Platform 1 at Kingscote, towards the East Grinstead extension. 28.06.2009.
Looking north from Platform 1 at Kingscote, towards the East Grinstead extension. 28.06.2009.
A view south into the sidings at Kingscote. It can be seen that one siding is currently not connected. 28.06.2009. Please note that this area is strictly OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
A view south into the sidings at Kingscote. It can be seen that one siding is currently not connected. 28.06.2009. Please note that this area is strictly OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
 Looking north from the northern end of the western sidings towards the East Grinstead extension. 28.06.2009. Please note that this area is strictly OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
Looking north from the northern end of the western sidings towards the East Grinstead extension. 28.06.2009. Please note that this area is strictly OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
 Looking back towards Kingscote Station from the same point as the previous picture. At the northern end of Platform 1 a post has been erected to receive a northbound starting signal. 28.06.2009. Please note that this area is strictly OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.
Looking back towards Kingscote Station from the same point as the previous picture. At the northern end of Platform 1 a post has been erected to receive a northbound starting signal. 28.06.2009. Please note that this area is strictly OUT OF BOUNDS to all visitors including lineside permit holders.

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