Brighton Breezy - trains around Brighton 1970's onwards.
9th August 2006

This collection contains many of my photographs taken in the Brighton area from the late 1970's onwards. I started working for BR in 1978 and worked at many ticket offices in the area especially Brighton, Haywards Heath and Hove, although I do seem to have managed to get out and get some photos! 30 years on I still work for "the railway".
I do wish I had kept a better record of the photographs dates etc. Spot any errors or can assist with information please let me know.
Photos have mainly been taken with either a Fuji ST605n or a Practica BC1. Very early ones are taken on a Zenith EM...remember them? Photographs and slides are transfered via a Canon 5200F scanner. Keep coming back for the latest updates. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
There are also a few purchased slides that fill some gaps, where known the original photographer is credited.
Latest photos were added 4/11/09.

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Newhaven Harbour station looking north. Photo probably taken 30/1/82, photographer unknown.
Newhaven Harbour station looking north. Photo probably taken 30/1/82, photographer unknown.
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Deserted platforms at Brighton station. Photo taken 30/1/82, photographer unknown.
Deserted platforms at Brighton station. Photo taken 30/1/82, photographer unknown.
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The indicator board at Brighton was removed in the mid 80's and is now at Sir Alfred McAlpines private railway. The solari board that superceded it has also long gone as have the manned ticket barriers to the individual platforms. The chalk notice on the RH side states that the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry service is suspended. Photo taken 30/1/82, photographer unknown.
The indicator board at Brighton was removed in the mid 80's and is now at Sir Alfred McAlpines private railway. The solari board that superceded it has also long gone as have the manned ticket barriers to the individual platforms. The chalk notice on the RH side states that the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry service is suspended. Photo taken 30/1/82, photographer unknown.
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A nice view of Brighton station looking down Trafalgar Street. PDH motors still exist but not in North Road, the Coastway Buffet is long gone, M & S now occupy that part of the station building. Photo taken 30/1/82, photographer unknown.
A nice view of Brighton station looking down Trafalgar Street. PDH motors still exist but not in North Road, the Coastway Buffet is long gone, M & S now occupy that part of the station building. Photo taken 30/1/82, photographer unknown.
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There was a short time that units repainted into NSE colours had there number painted above the jumper recess, just so that you couldn't see them! An unidentified 4Cig heads a Victoria bound service. Photo taken 4/6/88, photographer G.Edwards.
There was a short time that units repainted into NSE colours had there number painted above the jumper recess, just so that you couldn't see them! An unidentified 4Cig heads a Victoria bound service. Photo taken 4/6/88, photographer G.Edwards.
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4CIG 7388 stands at Newhaven Town station enroute to Brighton. Photographer and date taken unknown.
4CIG 7388 stands at Newhaven Town station enroute to Brighton. Photographer and date taken unknown.
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Brighton station Open Day programme cover, scans of the interior will follow shortly.
Brighton station Open Day programme cover, scans of the interior will follow shortly.
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47606 'Odin' sits at Brighton with the 1254 depature to Manchester. Photo taken 1984, Photographer D.Whitehead.
47606 'Odin' sits at Brighton with the 1254 depature to Manchester. Photo taken 1984, Photographer D.Whitehead.
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Preserved 2 BIL 2090 hids away in Lovers Walk Depot, Brighton. An unidentified 4BIG is in the next siding. Photo taken 21/4/84.
Preserved 2 BIL 2090 hids away in Lovers Walk Depot, Brighton. An unidentified 4BIG is in the next siding. Photo taken 21/4/84.
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On a wet morning 4Cig 7380 leads the 0813 London Bridge to Brighton through Preston Park. Photo taken October 1980.
On a wet morning 4Cig 7380 leads the 0813 London Bridge to Brighton through Preston Park. Photo taken October 1980.
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47447 passes Waterhall, Patcham with the 0907 Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly. Date taken unknown, probably 1980/1
47447 passes Waterhall, Patcham with the 0907 Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly. Date taken unknown, probably 1980/1
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An unidentified class 47 arrives at Gatwick Airport with the 1640 Manchester to Brighton service. Photo taken summer 1987.
An unidentified class 47 arrives at Gatwick Airport with the 1640 Manchester to Brighton service. Photo taken summer 1987.
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47511 'Thames' gets the 0920 Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly away from Brighton. Photo taken 10/3/83, Photographer Geoff Edwards.
47511 'Thames' gets the 0920 Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly away from Brighton. Photo taken 10/3/83, Photographer Geoff Edwards.
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73141 passes Chichester Yard with a working from Lavant to Drayton. The unusual side discharge hoppers were only allowed to operate between these two points and Eastleigh Yard due to being out of gauge. Photo taken 8/3/90, Photographer unknown.
73141 passes Chichester Yard with a working from Lavant to Drayton. The unusual side discharge hoppers were only allowed to operate between these two points and Eastleigh Yard due to being out of gauge. Photo taken 8/3/90, Photographer unknown.
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73131 sits in one of the long gone parcel docks at Brighton with a string of vans. Photo taken on a frosty 10/3/83, Photographer Geoff Edwards.
73131 sits in one of the long gone parcel docks at Brighton with a string of vans. Photo taken on a frosty 10/3/83, Photographer Geoff Edwards.
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Thanks to John Atkinson for once again getting the gen on this. This is 2HAP 6045 in the wall sidings at Brighton. Formed of coaches S61243 and S75363. The unit was repainted blue/grey in April 1982 and became half of 4CAP 3310 in May 1983 which pins the date down nicely. The slide is dated March 1987 which must be an error, Photographer unknown.
Thanks to John Atkinson for once again getting the gen on this. This is 2HAP 6045 in the wall sidings at Brighton. Formed of coaches S61243 and S75363. The unit was repainted blue/grey in April 1982 and became half of 4CAP 3310 in May 1983 which pins the date down nicely. The slide is dated March 1987 which must be an error, Photographer unknown.
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47822 'Pride of Shrewsbury' seen at Brighton with the 1415 Brighton to Preston. Photo taken March 1999, Photographer unknown.
47822 'Pride of Shrewsbury' seen at Brighton with the 1415 Brighton to Preston. Photo taken March 1999, Photographer unknown.
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09003 waits to clear the platform at Brighton after the departure of the 0920 Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly. Photo taken 10/3/83, Photographer G Edwards.
09003 waits to clear the platform at Brighton after the departure of the 0920 Brighton to Manchester Piccadilly. Photo taken 10/3/83, Photographer G Edwards.
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From the SR 1985 calendar 4VEP 7809 leads a Brighton to Victoria stopping service out of the famous north portal of Clayton tunnel.
From the SR 1985 calendar 4VEP 7809 leads a Brighton to Victoria stopping service out of the famous north portal of Clayton tunnel.
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From the SR 1985 calendar is 'Miss May'! 4Cig 7394 rounds the curve into Lewes station. The remains of Lewes Castle top the hill.
From the SR 1985 calendar is 'Miss May'! 4Cig 7394 rounds the curve into Lewes station. The remains of Lewes Castle top the hill.
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47367 makes an unusual visitor to Montpelier sidings at Brighton. Behind it is ex works 319030 and alongside is preserved 4SUB 4732. Photographer unknown, photo taken 10/6/88.
47367 makes an unusual visitor to Montpelier sidings at Brighton. Behind it is ex works 319030 and alongside is preserved 4SUB 4732. Photographer unknown, photo taken 10/6/88.
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4 Cig 7345 has just Wivelsfield and is about to pass keymer Junction enroute to Brighton. Photographer unknown, photo taken September 1985.
4 Cig 7345 has just Wivelsfield and is about to pass keymer Junction enroute to Brighton. Photographer unknown, photo taken September 1985.
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47612 'Titan' gets away from Gatwick with the 0952 Brighton to Manchester. Photo taken May 1987, photographer unknown.
47612 'Titan' gets away from Gatwick with the 0952 Brighton to Manchester. Photo taken May 1987, photographer unknown.
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4SUB 4732 waits at Brighton with a LCGB organised railtour believed to be the Seaside Sub. 4CAP 3307 waits in platform 2 for its next working. Photo taken 26/2/83? Photographer unknown.
4SUB 4732 waits at Brighton with a LCGB organised railtour believed to be the Seaside Sub. 4CAP 3307 waits in platform 2 for its next working. Photo taken 26/2/83? Photographer unknown.
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