Charing Cross to Dover via Chislehurst (XTD); Cannon Street to Borough Market (CBM)
Cannon Street Frontage c. 1870s (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030064)
The station was built by the South Eastern Railway and was opened in 1866. The large hotel building fronting the station was designed by Edward M Barry and was initially known as the City Terminus Hotel. This picture shows the station before the front steps and balustrade were replaced by shops and the entrance to the Metropolitan District Railway sub-surface station.
Cannon Street Frontage c. 1870s (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030064)
Cannon Street Great Hall. (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030068)
Built in 1866 to the design of Edward Barry the Great Hall was representative of Victorian commercial architecture. The Hall is seen here in a state of disuse so presumably the photograph was taken after 1931 when the hotel was closed.
Cannon Street Great Hall. (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030068)
Cannon Street Great Hall. (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030070)
Further image of the Hall showing detail of the ornate decoration.
Cannon Street Great Hall. (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030070)
Cannon Street Roof 1911. (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030071)
Detail of the roof girders and trusses below the overall roof. Glimpses of the platforms and tracks can be seen through the trusses.
Cannon Street Roof 1911. (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030071)
Cannon Street - Temporary Signal Box May 1957. (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 031619)
This box was installed as a temporary measure to replace the power signal box that was destroyed by fire in April 1957.
Cannon Street - Temporary Signal Box May 1957. (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 031619)
Cannon Street - Temporary Signal Box - Interior May 1957. (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 031620)
Cannon Street - Temporary Signal Box - Interior May 1957. (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 031620)
Cannon Street from the riverside c.1870s (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030066)
Image shows the original bridge with four supporting pillars. Note the signal cabin with signals protruding from its roof and pedestrians on the walkway at the side of the bridge.
Cannon Street from the riverside c.1870s (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030066)
Cannon Street from the riverside 1905-10 (ELR: CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030065)
Image shows the widened bridge ( 5 supporting pillars) and the massive signalbox which spanned all the tracks. When opened in 1893 the bridge was the widest railway bridge in the World. A number of unidentified SE&CR locomotives are visible on the bridge.
Cannon Street from the riverside 1905-10 (ELR: CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030065)
Cannon Street from Platform End early 20th Century. (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030067)
The signals match those seen in the 1905-10 image of the station. The locomotive on the right is number 57, the one on the left could be 330.
Cannon Street from Platform End early 20th Century. (CBM @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030067)
Cannon Street Bridge over the River Thames (CBM @ 0m 16ch). Possibly taken around 1899 during the widening (Ref: 030680)
Two locomotives on the bridge, which has a signalbox straddling all of the tracks. Beyond is John Rennie’s elegant cast-iron Southwark Bridge, built 1814 - 1819, and replaced in 1921
Cannon Street Bridge over the River Thames (CBM @ 0m 16ch). Possibly taken around 1899 during the widening (Ref: 030680)
Cannon Street Bridge over the River Thames (CBM @ 0m 16ch). Detail of timber supports in the river. Possibly taken around 1899 during the widening (Ref: 030679)
The sign over the hut reads, in part, “Butterley Company. Butterley and Derby”. The Butterley Company made the steelwork for the widened sections of the bridge
Cannon Street Bridge over the River Thames (CBM @ 0m 16ch). Detail of timber supports in the river. Possibly taken around 1899 during the widening (Ref: 030679)
Cannon Street Bridge c.1910 (CBM c. 0m 16ch) (Ref: 010142)
The approach to Cannon Street Station with a number of SECR locos stabled. The front three locomotives are: (from L-R) D Class 4-4-0 740 and E Class 4-4-0s 515 and 275.Note the section of track that is being replaced.
Cannon Street Bridge c.1910 (CBM c. 0m 16ch) (Ref: 010142)
Charing Cross Station Frontage c. 1900 (ELR: XTD @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030085)
Image shows the Charing Cross Hotel building and Eleanor Cross replica that front the concourse of Charing Cross station. The preponderance of horse-drawn vehicles suggests a date of around the turn of the century.
Charing Cross Station Frontage c. 1900 (ELR: XTD @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030085)
Charing Cross Station Interior 1864 (ELR: XTD @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030087)
Artists impression of the station shortly after being opened by the SER. Note the roof designed by John Hawkshaw and the cab road rising up between the platforms.
Charing Cross Station Interior 1864 (ELR: XTD @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030087)
Charing Cross Station Interior around 1900 (ELR: XTD @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030088)
Image shows significant remodelling of the station since the 1864 picture was made. Note the trains on adjacent platforms going to Dover Pier and Continent and Folkestone Harbour and Continent.
Charing Cross Station Interior around 1900 (ELR: XTD @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030088)
Charing Cross Station Interior 1911 (ELR: XTD @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030086)
View of platforms and the roof beams following their refurbishment after the disastrous 1905 roof collapse.
Charing Cross Station Interior 1911 (ELR: XTD @ 0m 0ch) (Ref: 030086)
Hungerford Bridge, Signal Box and Approach to Charing Cross Station (XTD 0m 20ch) (Ref: 031622)
Hungerford Bridge, Signal Box and Approach to Charing Cross Station (XTD 0m 20ch) (Ref: 031622)
York Road Bridge and approach to Charing Cross Station from roof of Waterloo Station 2 May 1951. (XTD @ 0m 41ch) (Ref: 030978)
The newly built Royal Festival Hall and part of the Festival of Britain site can be seen beyond the railway.
York Road Bridge and approach to Charing Cross Station from roof of Waterloo Station 2 May 1951. (XTD @ 0m 41ch) (Ref: 030978)
London Bridge. Sketch of the Instalation of the plate girder bridge over Borough High Street for the Charing Cross extension c.1862. (XTD @ 1m 50ch) (Ref: 03110)
London Bridge. Sketch of the Instalation of the plate girder bridge over Borough High Street for the Charing Cross extension c.1862. (XTD @ 1m 50ch) (Ref: 03110)
Grove Park (XTD @ 8m 78ch) (Ref: 030176)
Opened by the SER in 1871. Pictured during rebuilding with the platforms being extended during the early 1900s to accommodate four tracks.
Grove Park (XTD @ 8m 78ch) (Ref: 030176)
Sundridge Cutting 1902. (XTD c. 10m) (Ref: 031101)
Manual excavation of cutting in connection with widening the Kent main line to four tracks..
Sundridge Cutting 1902. (XTD c. 10m) (Ref: 031101)
Sundridge Cutting 1902. (XTD c. 10m) (Ref: 031101)
Manual excavation of cutting in connection with widening the Kent main line to four tracks..
Sundridge Cutting 1902. (XTD c. 10m) (Ref: 031101)
Sundridge Cutting 1902. (XTD c. 10m) (Ref: 031112)
Note Elmstead Woods tunnel mouth in middle distance.
Sundridge Cutting 1902. (XTD c. 10m) (Ref: 031112)
Elmstead Woods Tunnels (XTD @ approx 9m 61ch - 10m 07ch). Old (north bore of 1865) tunnel on the left; New (south bore of 1904) tunnel being completed on the right (Ref: 030678)
Also called Chislehurst, Bickley or Sundridge Park tunnels.In July 1902, whilst the new tunnel under Sundridge Park was being excavated to take the two extra lines, the old tunnel which was separate but side by side with the new one, partially collapsed. Despite being separate bores the collapse of the old tunnel damaged the new one and all services on the line had to be suspended.
Elmstead Woods Tunnels (XTD @ approx 9m 61ch - 10m 07ch). Old (north bore of 1865) tunnel on the left; New (south bore of 1904) tunnel being completed on the right (Ref: 030678)
Orpington Station c 1917. (XTD @ 13m 65ch) (Ref:030306)
It would appear that hospital train carrying wounded from the Front is expected with the stretchers lined up ready to receive the patients. Orpington and District Railway Ambulance Corps, comprising 50 men, was formed in 1915. Their duties included unloading the hospital trains and transferring the wounded to ambulances. When a hospital train left Dover, the corps was advised by telephone, and met the train. A hospital train contained from 120 to 160 cot cases, and all these would be cleared within 45 minutes. The corps held the record for speed of working on the entire SE&CR. (http://bygonekent.org.uk/).
Orpington Station c 1917. (XTD @ 13m 65ch) (Ref:030306)
Knockholt Station. (XTD @ 16m 44ch) (Ref: 010218)
N15 Class 4-6-0 No. 764 pictured hauling a Pullman train through Knockholt. The station was opened by the SER in 1876 the nameboard gives "Alight Here for Badgers Mount" which is a closer settlement to the station than Knockholt!.
Knockholt Station. (XTD @ 16m 44ch) (Ref: 010218)
Polhill Tunnel. (XTD @ 17m 20ch) Blaw-Knox Insley 1/2 cu. yard excavator. (Ref: 031175)
In early 1948 Polhill Tunnel was closed for a period for refurbishment works to be carried out using a number of mechanical aids. This excavator is an example.
Polhill Tunnel. (XTD @ 17m 20ch) Blaw-Knox Insley 1/2 cu. yard excavator. (Ref: 031175)
Polhill Tunnel. (XTD @ 17m 20ch) Mechanical Tamping Machine. (Ref: 031176)
In early 1948 Polhill Tunnel was closed for a period for refurbishment works to be carried out using a number of mechanical aids. This tamper is an example.
Polhill Tunnel. (XTD @ 17m 20ch) Mechanical Tamping Machine. (Ref: 031176)
Tonbridge Loco Shed (XTD c. 29m 55ch) (Ref: 010087)
Pictured around the turn of the century. The loco by the shed door is a Stirling F Class No. 202 built in 1899.
Tonbridge Loco Shed (XTD c. 29m 55ch) (Ref: 010087)
Paddock Wood Station 1932. (XTD @ 34m 67ch) (Ref: 030319)
Pictured looking East with a Schools Class loco pulling a train on the up main line.
Paddock Wood Station 1932. (XTD @ 34m 67ch) (Ref: 030319)
0Staplehurst 9 June 1865 (XTD 41m 70ch). Montage of images showing the aftermath of accident caused by missing rail. (Ref: 030931)
0Staplehurst 9 June 1865 (XTD 41m 70ch). Montage of images showing the aftermath of accident caused by missing rail. (Ref: 030931)
Headcorn Station 1880s (XTD @ 45m 17ch) (Ref: 030190)
Opened by the SER in 1842. Note the staggered platforms and the foot crossing for passengers by the signal box. A well-posed photograph including the three men on the platelayers trolley standing on the running line.
Headcorn Station 1880s (XTD @ 45m 17ch) (Ref: 030190)
Ashford Works - Wheel Siding, (XTD c. 56m 40 ch) (Ref: 031377)
Wheels on wheel siding at East end of loco-erecting shop.
Ashford Works - Wheel Siding, (XTD c. 56m 40 ch) (Ref: 031377)
Westenhanger Station. (XTD @ 64m 15ch) (Ref: 030495)
Opened in 1844
Westenhanger Station. (XTD @ 64m 15ch) (Ref: 030495)
Folkestone Warren 1877 (XTD @ 71m 47ch) - Work to restore line after chalk slip . (Ref: 030865))
Folkestone Warren 1877 (XTD @ 71m 47ch) - Work to restore line after chalk slip . (Ref: 030865))
