East Sussex Coastal Railways - Voluem 1 - The Ashford to Brighton Line, by Paul O'Callaghan
East Sussex Coastal Railways - Voluem 1 - The Ashford to Brighton Line, by Paul O'Callaghan
Published by S B Publications in 2011, 80 pages. Rectangular Paperback - 14.5cm by 21cm (N5736PE)
Brand New Book
From the rear side cover: This book provides a fascinating short history of one of South-East England's most important railways. The East Sussex coastal railway crosses some of the key areas of the county, and each station along the way has a fascinating history. This book, the first of two volumes, explores the main line between Ashford to Brighton, with many remarkable photographs, and includes details of station constructions and openings never published before. It is an accessible and meticulously-researched treasure trove of information and visual treats, and contents include:
Introduction: Beyond the End of the Line, PART 1: Ashford to Brighton - A General History, Construction of the Line, The Opening Degenerates Into Farce, The Bo- Peep Battle, The 'Halt' Services, The Beeching Effect and Later Cuts, The Eastbourne Branch Line, The Branch Becomes a 'Y', The Community Rail Festival, PART 2: Ashford to Brighton - The Route and Station Histories, Ashford Station, Ham Street Station, Appledore Station, Rye Station, Winchelsea Station, Three Oaks and Doleham, Ore Station, Hastings' First Station, Hastings' Second Station, St Leonards Warrior Square Station, St Leonards West Marina,, St Leonards Depot, Glyne Gap Halt, Bexhill Station, The Railmotor Halts, Collington Wood Halt, Cooden Beach, Normans Bay, Pevensey Bay, Pevensey and Westham Station, Stone Cross Halt, Hampden Park Station, Eastbourne's Second Engine Shed, Eastbourne's First Engine Shed, Eastbourne Station, Polegate Station, Berwick Station, Glynde Station, Southerham Junction, Lewes Station, Palmer Station, Moulsecoornb Station, London Road (Brighton) Station, and Brighton Station.
Introduction: Beyond the End of the Line, PART 1: Ashford to Brighton - A General History, Construction of the Line, The Opening Degenerates Into Farce, The Bo- Peep Battle, The 'Halt' Services, The Beeching Effect and Later Cuts, The Eastbourne Branch Line, The Branch Becomes a 'Y', The Community Rail Festival, PART 2: Ashford to Brighton - The Route and Station Histories, Ashford Station, Ham Street Station, Appledore Station, Rye Station, Winchelsea Station, Three Oaks and Doleham, Ore Station, Hastings' First Station, Hastings' Second Station, St Leonards Warrior Square Station, St Leonards West Marina,, St Leonards Depot, Glyne Gap Halt, Bexhill Station, The Railmotor Halts, Collington Wood Halt, Cooden Beach, Normans Bay, Pevensey Bay, Pevensey and Westham Station, Stone Cross Halt, Hampden Park Station, Eastbourne's Second Engine Shed, Eastbourne's First Engine Shed, Eastbourne Station, Polegate Station, Berwick Station, Glynde Station, Southerham Junction, Lewes Station, Palmer Station, Moulsecoornb Station, London Road (Brighton) Station, and Brighton Station.
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