Oxted to East Grinstead - Hurst Green Station, Hurst Green Halt (Closed), Hurst Green Junction and Limpsfield Tunnel
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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The main entrance to Hurst Green Station, which is on the western side of the station and gives level access to the northbound platform. The building is of brick construction. 14.09.2008
The main entrance to Hurst Green Station, which is on the western side of the station and gives level access to the northbound platform. The building is of brick construction. 14.09.2008
 On the eastern side of the station there is a simple level access to the southbound platform. 14.09.2008
On the eastern side of the station there is a simple level access to the southbound platform. 14.09.2008
 At the northern end of Hurst Green station is the southern portal of Limpsfield Tunnel. Different reference sources variously quote the length as either 551 or 565 yards. 18.05.2008
At the northern end of Hurst Green station is the southern portal of Limpsfield Tunnel. Different reference sources variously quote the length as either 551 or 565 yards. 18.05.2008
 Reducing the zoom, the northbound automatic signal that protects the section can be seen, as can the height of the hill above the tunnel. 18.05.2008
Reducing the zoom, the northbound automatic signal that protects the section can be seen, as can the height of the hill above the tunnel. 18.05.2008
This is the same view ten years previously in 1998. The scene is typical of the line at the time, with overhanging trees, graffiti and a rusting apparatus case. 09.10.1998
This is the same view ten years previously in 1998. The scene is typical of the line at the time, with overhanging trees, graffiti and a rusting apparatus case. 09.10.1998
 Returning to 2008 again, Turbostar 171730 arrives on a Sunday service from Oxted to Uckfield. On Sundays Uckfield line trains use the bay platform at Oxted and do not venture into London. Two cars apparently suffice. 18.05.2008
Returning to 2008 again, Turbostar 171730 arrives on a Sunday service from Oxted to Uckfield. On Sundays Uckfield line trains use the bay platform at Oxted and do not venture into London. Two cars apparently suffice. 18.05.2008
 The platform side of the northbound building at Hurst Green Station, looking north. The current station, which will take 12 coaches, was opened on 12 June 1961 following extensive post-war housing development in the area. The former two coach Halt south of the road bridge was then closed and demolished. 18.05.2008
The platform side of the northbound building at Hurst Green Station, looking north. The current station, which will take 12 coaches, was opened on 12 June 1961 following extensive post-war housing development in the area. The former two coach Halt south of the road bridge was then closed and demolished. 18.05.2008
 A second view of the northbound station building from platform level. The building was locked, access to the platform being provided by a side gate. There is not exactly a queue of passengers on a Sunday. 18.05.2008
A second view of the northbound station building from platform level. The building was locked, access to the platform being provided by a side gate. There is not exactly a queue of passengers on a Sunday. 18.05.2008
The reverse of the previous view, looking south towards the northbound platform. Beyond the station an unusually tall radio mast provides Cab Secure Radio and National Railway Network communications. 18.05.2008
The reverse of the previous view, looking south towards the northbound platform. Beyond the station an unusually tall radio mast provides Cab Secure Radio and National Railway Network communications. 18.05.2008
 Accommodation on the southbound platform is less generous, with a simple brick built open shelter. Not ideal for chilly weather, especially since this is a potential interchange point between Uckfield and East Grinstead services. 18.05.2008
Accommodation on the southbound platform is less generous, with a simple brick built open shelter. Not ideal for chilly weather, especially since this is a potential interchange point between Uckfield and East Grinstead services. 18.05.2008
 Turbostar 171730 departs south en route to Uckfield having deposited three passengers. 18.05.2008
Turbostar 171730 departs south en route to Uckfield having deposited three passengers. 18.05.2008
 Looking north from the footbridge at Hurst Green Station. In the left foreground is a bracket for the old digital station clock (featured in a later photo). The clocks are long gone, but the brackets remain at many stations on the line. Obviously they were sunk rather firmly into the platforms! 18.05.2008
Looking north from the footbridge at Hurst Green Station. In the left foreground is a bracket for the old digital station clock (featured in a later photo). The clocks are long gone, but the brackets remain at many stations on the line. Obviously they were sunk rather firmly into the platforms! 18.05.2008

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