A photographic tour of the Bluebell Railway - Horsted Keynes to Kingscote
2nd January 1998 to 31st December 2008

An opportunity to take a photographic tour along the Bluebell Railway from Horsted Keynes to Kingscote, featuring the stations, signals, signal boxes, and lineside views along the line. The photos in this collection date from the period 1998 to 2008.

A separate collection covers the section from Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes (including Horsted Keynes Station).

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A public footpath runs alongside the line north of Horsted Keynes and crosses the line south of Horsted House Farm bridge. This view looks south from the foot crossing. The second Up Advance Starter in the previous picture can be seen in the distance. This footpath allows visitors without a lineside permit to get quite close to the trains whilst remaining in a safe public environment. 29.08.2005
A public footpath runs alongside the line north of Horsted Keynes and crosses the line south of Horsted House Farm bridge. This view looks south from the foot crossing. The second Up Advance Starter in the previous picture can be seen in the distance. This footpath allows visitors without a lineside permit to get quite close to the trains whilst remaining in a safe public environment. 29.08.2005
 The public foot crossing south of Horsted House Farm, looking north towards the private farm bridge. Please note that the road to the farm bridge is not a public right of way. 29.08.2005
The public foot crossing south of Horsted House Farm, looking north towards the private farm bridge. Please note that the road to the farm bridge is not a public right of way. 29.08.2005
The cutting leading to Horsted House Farm bridge, looking south. 29.08.2005
The cutting leading to Horsted House Farm bridge, looking south. 29.08.2005
The Outer Home signal for southbound trains at Horsted House Farm bridge as 41312 runs south. Note the repeating arms on the Home signal for better sighting. This Distant signal is currently fixed at Caution. Unfortunately lineside photographers cannot enter this cutting. It is a shame that this restriction cannot be reviewed. 01.09.2006
The Outer Home signal for southbound trains at Horsted House Farm bridge as 41312 runs south. Note the repeating arms on the Home signal for better sighting. This Distant signal is currently fixed at Caution. Unfortunately lineside photographers cannot enter this cutting. It is a shame that this restriction cannot be reviewed. 01.09.2006
Horsted Keynes Outer Home signal. The repeating arms allow better sighting. This signal is actually slightly taller than originally intended as solid rock was encountered which prevented the post from being sunk as deeply as anticipated. 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
Horsted Keynes Outer Home signal. The repeating arms allow better sighting. This signal is actually slightly taller than originally intended as solid rock was encountered which prevented the post from being sunk as deeply as anticipated. 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
 Horsted House Farm Bridge looking south. The Whistle board relates to the public foot crossing south of the bridge. The road carried by this bridge is not a public right of way. 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
Horsted House Farm Bridge looking south. The Whistle board relates to the public foot crossing south of the bridge. The road carried by this bridge is not a public right of way. 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
 Looking south down Horsted House Farm cutting from the north end. The trackside hut has a pleasant seat adjacent to it (out of shot). 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
Looking south down Horsted House Farm cutting from the north end. The trackside hut has a pleasant seat adjacent to it (out of shot). 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
 Looking east from the same location towards a group of houses (Tanyard) where the public footpath that previously crossed the railway returns to the main road. 08.09.2007 Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
Looking east from the same location towards a group of houses (Tanyard) where the public footpath that previously crossed the railway returns to the main road. 08.09.2007 Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
Looking north, a cattle creep (and stream) passes under the railway at Vaux End Bridge. The parapets are seen here as 80151 approaches. 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
Looking north, a cattle creep (and stream) passes under the railway at Vaux End Bridge. The parapets are seen here as 80151 approaches. 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
 Having crossed the bridge the railway enters the wooded Northwood Cutting, named after a mansion to the east of the line. This view looks north. 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
Having crossed the bridge the railway enters the wooded Northwood Cutting, named after a mansion to the east of the line. This view looks north. 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
 This view looks back south along Northwood Cutting towards Vaux End Bridge (the parapet can just be seen in the distance). 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
This view looks back south along Northwood Cutting towards Vaux End Bridge (the parapet can just be seen in the distance). 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
 Turning round and looking north, the Horsted Keynes Outer Distant signal comes into view. 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.
Turning round and looking north, the Horsted Keynes Outer Distant signal comes into view. 08.09.2007. Please note that this area is OUT OF BOUNDS to lineside permit holders.

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