The Caterham Branch was opened by the Caterham Railway in 1856 and taken over by the SER in 1859. It runs for 5 miles from Purley to Caterham. (PAT)
Purley North Junction (PAT @ 14m 77ch) (Ref: 010121)
Caterham train leaving Purley in 1926.Note the overhead electric wires on the main line behind the train.
Purley North Junction (PAT @ 14m 77ch) (Ref: 010121)
Kenley Station 1952. (PAT @ 16m 29ch) (Ref: 030211)
Opened by the Caterham Railway in 1856.Kenley Station 1952. (PAT @ 16m 29ch) (Ref: 030211)
Kenley Station 1985. (PAT @ 16m 29ch) (Ref: 030213)
There have been some upgrades since the 1952 photograph but the most notable change is the lack of "Gentlemen" facilities!Kenley Station 1985. (PAT @ 16m 29ch) (Ref: 030213)
Whyteleafe Station 1951 (PAT @ 17m 58ch) (Ref: 030500)
Opened in 1900.Whyteleafe Station 1951 (PAT @ 17m 58ch) (Ref: 030500)
Whyteleafe Station November 1985 (PAT @ 17m 58ch) (Ref: 030501)
Since 1951 the footbridge has been replaced with a concrete model, the signal box has gone and the crossing gates are now automatic.Whyteleafe Station November 1985 (PAT @ 17m 58ch) (Ref: 030501)
Whyteleafe South Station as Warlingham 1951 (PAT @ 18m 18ch) (Ref: 030502)
Opened as Warlingham in 1856 and renamed after this photograph in 1956.Whyteleafe South Station as Warlingham 1951 (PAT @ 18m 18ch) (Ref: 030502)
Whyteleafe South Station November 1985 (PAT @ 18m 18ch) (Ref: 030503)
The station has been fitted with upgraded lighting but little else has changed since 1951.Whyteleafe South Station November 1985 (PAT @ 18m 18ch) (Ref: 030503)
Whyteleafe South Station as Warlingham - The Station Master's House 1951 (PAT @ 18m 18ch) (Ref: 030504)
Original 1856 buildingWhyteleafe South Station as Warlingham - The Station Master's House 1951 (PAT @ 18m 18ch) (Ref: 030504)
Doubling of Caterham branch near Caterham c.1899. (PAT @ c. 19m) (Ref: 031067)
Sleepers and track being unloadedDoubling of Caterham branch near Caterham c.1899. (PAT @ c. 19m) (Ref: 031067)
Caterham Station SER 1856 - Sketch (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 030075)
View of the original station and adjacent hotel on opening in 1856 as portrayed by the Illustrated London News.Caterham Station SER 1856 - Sketch (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 030075)
Caterham Station c.1865 (ELR PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 030080)
View of the old station platform and building. The station with its steeply pitched roof was designed by Richard Whittall in "Old English" style.Caterham Station c.1865 (ELR PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 030080)
Caterham Station 1860s (ELR PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 0300081)
View of the old station platform and building. The station was rebuilt to its later form in 1899. There are numerous differences to the signs attached to the building from the previous image.Caterham Station 1860s (ELR PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 0300081)
Caterham Station 1885 (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 010094)
View of staff on platform. The crew of the loco (SER No. 248) are father and son George and William Whickman. Standing next to the loco is the signalman Cullen and the bearded gentleman on the left of the group is the guard Staples.Note the upturned hamper on the platform - not a good advert for the careful handling of goods!
Caterham Station 1885 (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 010094)
Caterham Station c.1899-1900 (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 0300084)
The old station believed to be a photograph from the day it was closed (31 December 1899). The chimney stacks on the station building are notable.Caterham Station c.1899-1900 (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 0300084)
Caterham Station 1920s (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 030082)
Platform view with Wainwright 0-4-4T displaying its pre-grouping No. 259 on front of a train. The sign hanging from the platform canopy points to the Ladies Waiting Room.Caterham Station 1920s (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 030082)
Caterham Station c.1932 (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 030083)
The line to Caterham was electrified in 1928. A 3-car EMU No.1437 has just arrived in the platform. The staff member with his back to the train is probably the Station Master S.H.Becker.Caterham Station c.1932 (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 030083)
Caterham Station Platforms 1951 (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 030076)
View along platform showing a well-stocked goods yard.Caterham Station Platforms 1951 (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 030076)
Caterham Station c. 1920s pre-electrification. (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 031621)
Caterham Station c. 1920s pre-electrification. (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 031621)
Caterham 26 June 1945. (PAT @ 19m 70ch). Aftermath of head-on EMU collision. (Ref: 030851)
Both motormen were killed when a train left the station against the signals and collided with an incoming train.Caterham 26 June 1945. (PAT @ 19m 70ch). Aftermath of head-on EMU collision. (Ref: 030851)
Caterham 26 June 1945. (PAT @ 19m 70ch). Aftermath of head-on EMU collision. (Ref: 030874)
Caterham 26 June 1945. (PAT @ 19m 70ch). Aftermath of head-on EMU collision. (Ref: 030874)
Caterham Station Frontage 1951 (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 030078)
View of the front of the station with a range of 1950s road vehicles in shot. Note also the "Southern Railway" and "Southern Electric" signs on the canopy.Caterham Station Frontage 1951 (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (Ref: 030078)
Caterham Station Frontage November 1985 (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (030079)
View of the front of the station with more parking restrictions. The canopy now states "British Rail Caterham" and Waitrose has replaced the coal ordering office. The bus stop is no longer London Transport.Caterham Station Frontage November 1985 (PAT @ 19m 70ch) (030079)
