Barcombe Mills - 1971

A rare view of the station, taken during demolition operations early that year. The up line has already been dismantled and the rails have been left lying on the ballast; the up line will soon share its fate.

Note that apart from the removal of the signal arms, the signalling equipment here is still intact -- including the telegraph poles.

Even at this late stage, it would have been very simple to revive the route with a short connection to the Lewes - London route parallel to the former Hamsey loop. Sadly the opportunity was missed and local people have suffered the consequnces in terms of traffic congestion and frustrating journeys ever since.

Photo: Doug Lindsay