Oxted to East Grinstead - Dormans Station and Cooks Pond Viaduct
1st January 1998 to 31st December 2008

Railways came to this area relatively late, and it was not until 10 March 1884 that the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Company opened the line that ran from Oxted to East Grinstead.

Subsequently a junction was created south of Hurst Green (then a simple railway halt taking a maximum of two carriages), and a line was constructed from the Hurst Green junction south through Edenbridge (called Edenbridge Town from 1 May 1896), Hever, Cowden and Ashurst to join with the existing line from East Grinstead through Withyham to Tunbridge Wells. This line opened to passengers on 1 October 1888 and is covered in a separate collection.


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Dormans Station building, looking north. The station building is at the top of the eastern side of an embankment, the platforms being in a cutting. Access to the platforms was formerly through the station building and on to a footbridge, but the bridge has been demolished. A new access and footbridge has since been constructed to the left of the building. 03.05.2008
Dormans Station building, looking north. The station building is at the top of the eastern side of an embankment, the platforms being in a cutting. Access to the platforms was formerly through the station building and on to a footbridge, but the bridge has been demolished. A new access and footbridge has since been constructed to the left of the building. 03.05.2008
 Another view of Dormans Station, looking north west, which is unfortunately slightly obstructed by parked vehicles. The station house, on the end of the building nearest the camera, is currently used as a residence. 03.05.2008
Another view of Dormans Station, looking north west, which is unfortunately slightly obstructed by parked vehicles. The station house, on the end of the building nearest the camera, is currently used as a residence. 03.05.2008
 Looking north along the platforms at Dormans Station from the footbridge that gives access to the platforms. The ramp down to the northbound platform can be seen on the left. 03.05.2008
Looking north along the platforms at Dormans Station from the footbridge that gives access to the platforms. The ramp down to the northbound platform can be seen on the left. 03.05.2008
 Looking north at Dormans Station at platform level. The station serves the adjacent communities at Dormansland and Dormans Park, plus a small group of dwellings at Felcourt. 03.05.2008
Looking north at Dormans Station at platform level. The station serves the adjacent communities at Dormansland and Dormans Park, plus a small group of dwellings at Felcourt. 03.05.2008
Looking back ten years to 1998 from the same viewpoint. There are no adequate shelters, the platform is overgrown, and the lamps are in dire need of a coat of paint. Things have improved under Southern; at least in 2008 the station looks tidy. 27.09.1998
Looking back ten years to 1998 from the same viewpoint. There are no adequate shelters, the platform is overgrown, and the lamps are in dire need of a coat of paint. Things have improved under Southern; at least in 2008 the station looks tidy. 27.09.1998
 Further down the platforms, a second view north at Dormans Station in 2008. There are small shelters on the platform, but the facilities for adverse weather are not generous. 03.05.2008
Further down the platforms, a second view north at Dormans Station in 2008. There are small shelters on the platform, but the facilities for adverse weather are not generous. 03.05.2008
 Looking south down the platforms at Dormans Station from the northern end. A siding ran south behind the fence on the right for the majority of the length of the platform. It is not clear from old maps whether this could be used as a bay platform. A headshunt also ran north beyond the platform. 03.05.2008
Looking south down the platforms at Dormans Station from the northern end. A siding ran south behind the fence on the right for the majority of the length of the platform. It is not clear from old maps whether this could be used as a bay platform. A headshunt also ran north beyond the platform. 03.05.2008
 More or less the same view looking south in 1998. The fence is covered in green slime, the trees are overgrown and there is a general hint of neglect. These scenes were also repeated on the adjacent Uckfield line around that time. 27.09.1998
More or less the same view looking south in 1998. The fence is covered in green slime, the trees are overgrown and there is a general hint of neglect. These scenes were also repeated on the adjacent Uckfield line around that time. 27.09.1998
Turning round, this is the view north from Dormans Station. On the left a headshunt used to run beyond the speed limit sign. On the right a siding ran towards the bridge past the gray apparatus case. At the end of the northbound platform a signal box stood on the left. 03.05.2008
Turning round, this is the view north from Dormans Station. On the left a headshunt used to run beyond the speed limit sign. On the right a siding ran towards the bridge past the gray apparatus case. At the end of the northbound platform a signal box stood on the left. 03.05.2008
 This low resolution picture, taken 10 years previously, in 1998, shows more or less the same view, but the contrast is quite stark. The lineside is overgrown and graffiti is in evidence. 27.09.1998
This low resolution picture, taken 10 years previously, in 1998, shows more or less the same view, but the contrast is quite stark. The lineside is overgrown and graffiti is in evidence. 27.09.1998
 Looking north with a longer lens a small three arch bridge carries a track north west towards a golf course and Lingfield Race Course. 03.05.2008
Looking north with a longer lens a small three arch bridge carries a track north west towards a golf course and Lingfield Race Course. 03.05.2008
 Looking south down the platforms from a point approximately mid-way along the platforms. In the early years a platform canopy would have been visible at the southern end, but these have long gone. 03.05.2008
Looking south down the platforms from a point approximately mid-way along the platforms. In the early years a platform canopy would have been visible at the southern end, but these have long gone. 03.05.2008

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