Marshlink Line - Tour 4 - Rye Station
1st January 2005 to 31st December 2008

Rye Station was opened on 13 February 1851, and serves a significant town popular with visitors. Trains on the Marshlink line commonly pass here, for which purpose double track has been retained at the station. The signal box that controls the Marshlink Line from Appledore to Ore is also sited here.

A separate branch was originally provided to Rye Harbour, opening in 1854 and closing on 29 January 1960. The Harbour branch was approached from the west and NOT from the station. This branch is not currently featured in the photographic collection.

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Rye Station undoubtedly has the most impressive building on the line, although the station name above the middle arch is very hard to see. This view looks north on 20.09.2008
Rye Station undoubtedly has the most impressive building on the line, although the station name above the middle arch is very hard to see. This view looks north on 20.09.2008
 A second view of Rye Station building looking north east. Two sidings originally ran behind the westbound platform right up to the wall of the building, the outermost siding passing through a large goods shed which stood on part of the road that now forms the one-way system approaching the station. The goods shed closed in 1963 and was demolished in 1984. 20.09.2008
A second view of Rye Station building looking north east. Two sidings originally ran behind the westbound platform right up to the wall of the building, the outermost siding passing through a large goods shed which stood on part of the road that now forms the one-way system approaching the station. The goods shed closed in 1963 and was demolished in 1984. 20.09.2008
 Opening up the view of Rye Station building and looking north, the Southern Region added a parcels office to the right hand side of the building that was much in keeping with the original structure. It is no longer used for that purpose. 20.09.2008
Opening up the view of Rye Station building and looking north, the Southern Region added a parcels office to the right hand side of the building that was much in keeping with the original structure. It is no longer used for that purpose. 20.09.2008
 A close up of the former parcels office at Rye Station shows that it is now being used by the appropriately named Fat Controller cafe. In the interests of accurate reporting I sampled the food, which was very good. 20.09.2008
A close up of the former parcels office at Rye Station shows that it is now being used by the appropriately named Fat Controller cafe. In the interests of accurate reporting I sampled the food, which was very good. 20.09.2008
Looking west at the platform side of Rye Station building in 2005, with the signal box on the right. In common with many stations on this line the platforms are staggered, and trains normally pass here. 08.08.2005
Looking west at the platform side of Rye Station building in 2005, with the signal box on the right. In common with many stations on this line the platforms are staggered, and trains normally pass here. 08.08.2005
 Turbostars 171727 and 171729 demonstrate the passing movement at Rye Station. 171727 awaits departure westbound, whilst 171729 heads for the staggered eastbound platform with a service to Ashford International. 08.08.2005
Turbostars 171727 and 171729 demonstrate the passing movement at Rye Station. 171727 awaits departure westbound, whilst 171729 heads for the staggered eastbound platform with a service to Ashford International. 08.08.2005
 A second view of the westbound platform at Rye Station, this time in 2008, shows the view little changed. Unusually for stations in this area a footbridge was provided, which enhances safety at a location where two train movements take place at almost the same time. 20.09.2008
A second view of the westbound platform at Rye Station, this time in 2008, shows the view little changed. Unusually for stations in this area a footbridge was provided, which enhances safety at a location where two train movements take place at almost the same time. 20.09.2008
 Changing angle slightly this westbound view looks in more detail at the main Rye Station building and, excluding the former parcels office, it can be seen that the main building has three distinct segments; a main building and two wings at either end. 20.09.2008
Changing angle slightly this westbound view looks in more detail at the main Rye Station building and, excluding the former parcels office, it can be seen that the main building has three distinct segments; a main building and two wings at either end. 20.09.2008
Looking west with a slightly longer lens the level crossing at the western end of Rye Station is Ferry Road, and beyond that the railway crosses the River Tillingham. When the whole line was double track there was a footbridge beyond the level crossing for the convenience of pedestrians but this has since been removed. 20.09.2008
Looking west with a slightly longer lens the level crossing at the western end of Rye Station is Ferry Road, and beyond that the railway crosses the River Tillingham. When the whole line was double track there was a footbridge beyond the level crossing for the convenience of pedestrians but this has since been removed. 20.09.2008
 Looking east from the western end of the westbound platform at Rye Station. The staggered eastbound platform can be seen beyond the footbridge, and the signal box is on the left. There was originally a siding on the left, running in front of the signal box, and on the right behind the fence there were additional sidings and a goods shed. 20.09.2008
Looking east from the western end of the westbound platform at Rye Station. The staggered eastbound platform can be seen beyond the footbridge, and the signal box is on the left. There was originally a siding on the left, running in front of the signal box, and on the right behind the fence there were additional sidings and a goods shed. 20.09.2008
 In 2005, Turbostar 171727 waits to depart for Hastings, having just passed the eastbound service, which can be seen standing at the eastbound platform in the background. Rye Station 08.08.2005
In 2005, Turbostar 171727 waits to depart for Hastings, having just passed the eastbound service, which can be seen standing at the eastbound platform in the background. Rye Station 08.08.2005
 Slightly further up the platform, and without a train in shot, this view looks east towards the eastbound platform at Rye Station on 08.08.2005
Slightly further up the platform, and without a train in shot, this view looks east towards the eastbound platform at Rye Station on 08.08.2005

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