A photographic tour of the Bluebell Railway - Former Branch Line to Ardingly
8th March 2007 to 31st December 2009

An opportunity to take a photographic tour westwards along the former branch line from Horsted Keynes to Ardingly and beyond. Although there is no immediate prospect of this section of the line being restored, you can see the environment in early 2007.

At the start of the collection are some views (taken in 2009) of the operational Ardingly siding at Horsted Keynes, together with some shots of the Carriage and Wagon works and the area known as the triangle, which contains inert spoil from Imberhorne Lane.

This area is private Bluebell property; pictures exhibited with permission. The Ardingly branch is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.

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Next stop Ardingly then? 15.08.2009
Next stop Ardingly then? 15.08.2009New
 Departing for Ardingly (well almost) and looking back at Horsted Keynes Station. 15.08.2009
Departing for Ardingly (well almost) and looking back at Horsted Keynes Station. 15.08.2009New
 A sight you don't see often from the front of a train. The points set for Ardingly and the branch starter cleared. 15.08.2009
A sight you don't see often from the front of a train. The points set for Ardingly and the branch starter cleared. 15.08.2009New
 Running on to the branch, with the points leading to Platform 1 in the foreground. Some ornate freshly painted columns are on the right - anyone care to explain what they are? 15.08.2009
Running on to the branch, with the points leading to Platform 1 in the foreground. Some ornate freshly painted columns are on the right - anyone care to explain what they are? 15.08.2009New
Looking across to the dock siding on the eastern side of the line at Horsted Keynes. Beyond is the Carriage and wagon works. 15.08.2009
Looking across to the dock siding on the eastern side of the line at Horsted Keynes. Beyond is the Carriage and wagon works. 15.08.2009New
 A general view of the sidings to the south of the Carriage and Wagon works, looking south. 15.08.2009
A general view of the sidings to the south of the Carriage and Wagon works, looking south. 15.08.2009New
 Lurking just outside the shed (hidden from the view of visitors on Horsted Keynes Station) is 13236. A handy piece of plant for some quick C&W shunting. 15.08.2009
Lurking just outside the shed (hidden from the view of visitors on Horsted Keynes Station) is 13236. A handy piece of plant for some quick C&W shunting. 15.08.2009New
 Looking back at the Carriage and Wagon works, with the Victorian coaches stored in the nearest road, out of the weather. 15.08.2009
Looking back at the Carriage and Wagon works, with the Victorian coaches stored in the nearest road, out of the weather. 15.08.2009New
A wider shot of the Carriage and Wagon works, with two newly restored three plank wagons in the centre of the picture. 15.08.2009
A wider shot of the Carriage and Wagon works, with two newly restored three plank wagons in the centre of the picture. 15.08.2009New
 Moving slightly to the right, the luxury PW transport comes into view. 15.08.2009
Moving slightly to the right, the luxury PW transport comes into view. 15.08.2009New
 An alternative angle on the newly restored wagons. On the right the white post holds a shunting bell, warning of movements in the sidings. 15.08.2009
An alternative angle on the newly restored wagons. On the right the white post holds a shunting bell, warning of movements in the sidings. 15.08.2009New
 The PW transport, loaded and ready for action. Note the wedges holding the Wickham trolley in position. 15.08.2009
The PW transport, loaded and ready for action. Note the wedges holding the Wickham trolley in position. 15.08.2009New

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