Spa Valley Railway - Extension to Eridge
1st January 2008 to 31st December 2009

Contractors are currently clearing undergrowth and restoring the track north of Eridge for Spa Valley Railway use. Photos of the work undertaken in 2008 and 2009 are in this collection.

Separate collections cover Forge Farm Crossing, the line to Birchden, and Groombridge Station.

Another collection covers the period prior to 2008 when the Spa Valley line into Eridge was disused. Please follow the link from the main index page to view this historical collection.


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Network Rail has recently undertaken substantial lineside clearance, which has transformed the approach to Eridge. The old signal box has been revealed, although it is currently in sad condition. 02.03.2009
Network Rail has recently undertaken substantial lineside clearance, which has transformed the approach to Eridge. The old signal box has been revealed, although it is currently in sad condition. 02.03.2009
 Amazingly the signalman's convenience was still standing within the undergrowth, although it may need some refurbishment... 02.03.2009
Amazingly the signalman's convenience was still standing within the undergrowth, although it may need some refurbishment... 02.03.2009
 Eridge signal box, taken from a slightly different angle. It would be nice to see this box externally restored to enhance the historic features that should be part of a heritage railway. 02.03.2009
Eridge signal box, taken from a slightly different angle. It would be nice to see this box externally restored to enhance the historic features that should be part of a heritage railway. 02.03.2009
 A wider view of Eridge signal box, which stands on the west side of the line, north of Platform 1. Although the box is on the Network Rail side of the line, safe access could be obtained from Platform 1 if restoration were possible. 02.03.2009
A wider view of Eridge signal box, which stands on the west side of the line, north of Platform 1. Although the box is on the Network Rail side of the line, safe access could be obtained from Platform 1 if restoration were possible. 02.03.2009
Looking north from Platforms 2 and 3 at Eridge Station, showing the dramatic improvement in the view following the lineside clearance. 02.03.2009
Looking north from Platforms 2 and 3 at Eridge Station, showing the dramatic improvement in the view following the lineside clearance. 02.03.2009
 A wider shot from the end of Platform 3 at Eridge, looking north. Can anyone clarify how the Spa Valley points are to be operated when services start running to Eridge? 02.03.2009
A wider shot from the end of Platform 3 at Eridge, looking north. Can anyone clarify how the Spa Valley points are to be operated when services start running to Eridge? 02.03.2009
 Changing angle, this view looks north from the end of the Network Rail platform (Platform 1). It can be seen that the long siding on the right has been cleared of undergrowth. On the right, behind the fence, is an engineering area which is assumed still to be in Network Rail ownership. It is currently in an appalling state with much graffiti and rubbish in evidence. 02.03.2009
Changing angle, this view looks north from the end of the Network Rail platform (Platform 1). It can be seen that the long siding on the right has been cleared of undergrowth. On the right, behind the fence, is an engineering area which is assumed still to be in Network Rail ownership. It is currently in an appalling state with much graffiti and rubbish in evidence. 02.03.2009
 Looking north from Platform 1 at Eridge Station with a longer lens. The undergrowth has been cleared from around the old bracket signal and the milepost is revealed. 02.03.2009
Looking north from Platform 1 at Eridge Station with a longer lens. The undergrowth has been cleared from around the old bracket signal and the milepost is revealed. 02.03.2009
Within the rubbish and undergrowth inside the engineering compound is this small hut, which was, perhaps, used by a shunter. Although it was not noticed at the time, when the picture was processed a face appears to be in the bottom left hand window. The local vandals clearly get everywhere.... 02.03.2009
Within the rubbish and undergrowth inside the engineering compound is this small hut, which was, perhaps, used by a shunter. Although it was not noticed at the time, when the picture was processed a face appears to be in the bottom left hand window. The local vandals clearly get everywhere.... 02.03.2009
 Contractors are currently working to install services inside the refurbished Gents on the Spa Valley platform, and metal fences and a temporary access can be seen which are part of the works. The edge of the platform had been marked out, presumably ahead of some repair work. 02.03.2009
Contractors are currently working to install services inside the refurbished Gents on the Spa Valley platform, and metal fences and a temporary access can be seen which are part of the works. The edge of the platform had been marked out, presumably ahead of some repair work. 02.03.2009
 Looking through the arch at the southern end of Eridge Station it can be seen that new buffers have now been installed adjacent to the milepost. 02.03.2009
Looking through the arch at the southern end of Eridge Station it can be seen that new buffers have now been installed adjacent to the milepost. 02.03.2009
 Looking down from the road bridge outside Eridge Station it can be seen that the Spa Valley track has been angled slightly to the left as an additional safety measure. 02.03.2009
Looking down from the road bridge outside Eridge Station it can be seen that the Spa Valley track has been angled slightly to the left as an additional safety measure. 02.03.2009

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