Southern through the 70's and 80's
14th September 2006

A selection of my photographs scanned from prints and slides taken across the former BR Southern region. Mainly taken in the 1970's and 80's. Several from open days at Selhurst Depot. Many more to be added, so keep coming back to check. There are also some purchased slides and prints that fill some gaps, where known the original photographer is credited. Latest photo added 27/11/09.

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73126 seen at one end of the Southern Electric Group Railtour the 'JA Jamboree' This ran on 17/3/84, thanks as usual to www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk for the information. Photographer unknown.
73126 seen at one end of the Southern Electric Group Railtour the 'JA Jamboree' This ran on 17/3/84, thanks as usual to www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk for the information. Photographer unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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Cannon Street station open day 47638 ' County of Kent' is amongst the exhibits. Photo taken 23/8/86, photographer G.Edwards.
Cannon Street station open day 47638 ' County of Kent' is amongst the exhibits. Photo taken 23/8/86, photographer G.Edwards.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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33029 is seen at Portsmouth Hbr having just arrived to take the service forward to Bristol. Photo taken 3/5/82, photographer unknown.
33029 is seen at Portsmouth Hbr having just arrived to take the service forward to Bristol. Photo taken 3/5/82, photographer unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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33022 approaches Southampton with a Cardiff to Portsmouth Hbr service. The coaching sets on these services were always a bit of a mish mash, this one contains two BSK's back to back. Photo taken 28/7/79, photographer unknown.
33022 approaches Southampton with a Cardiff to Portsmouth Hbr service. The coaching sets on these services were always a bit of a mish mash, this one contains two BSK's back to back. Photo taken 28/7/79, photographer unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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A very ex works 33009 trundles through Eastleigh station. Photo taken 7/8/80, photographer unknown.
A very ex works 33009 trundles through Eastleigh station. Photo taken 7/8/80, photographer unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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33049 is in Clapham Jct carriage sidings with a van train. Some smart Mk2 FK's sit in an adjacent road probably forming part of an Ocean liner boat train. Photo taken 11/8/81, photographer unknown.
33049 is in Clapham Jct carriage sidings with a van train. Some smart Mk2 FK's sit in an adjacent road probably forming part of an Ocean liner boat train. Photo taken 11/8/81, photographer unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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An unidentified class 33/1 and 8TC arrives at Wareham. Date and photographer unknown.
An unidentified class 33/1 and 8TC arrives at Wareham. Date and photographer unknown.
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4Cep 1545 leads a refurbished 12Cep formation into Horsham with a Victoria to Bognor via Dorking service. Thank you once again to John Atkinson date is probably late August / early September 1982. Photographer unknown.
4Cep 1545 leads a refurbished 12Cep formation into Horsham with a Victoria to Bognor via Dorking service. Thank you once again to John Atkinson date is probably late August / early September 1982. Photographer unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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73209 powers a London bound Gatwick Express service as it approaches Clapham Jct. Photo taken 4/7/91, photographer S. Withers
73209 powers a London bound Gatwick Express service as it approaches Clapham Jct. Photo taken 4/7/91, photographer S. Withers
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2006-07-16 00:00:00
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73132 heads south at Salfords with a pway train probably bound fro the Three Bridges Yard. Date taken approx 1986, photographer unknown.
73132 heads south at Salfords with a pway train probably bound fro the Three Bridges Yard. Date taken approx 1986, photographer unknown.
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2006-07-16 00:00:00
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An unidentified class 73 at Clapham Junction. Its 7312x something. Last number hidden by the cab door handrail. Date and photographer unknown.
An unidentified class 73 at Clapham Junction. Its 7312x something. Last number hidden by the cab door handrail. Date and photographer unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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A recently purchased negative, looks like Hither Green to me.....if you know different..... 73116, 73129 and 73115 can all be seen. As 73115 was scraped in April of 1982 the photo must predate this . Photographer unknown.
A recently purchased negative, looks like Hither Green to me.....if you know different..... 73116, 73129 and 73115 can all be seen. As 73115 was scraped in April of 1982 the photo must predate this . Photographer unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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4 EPB 5213 approaches London Bridge. Date and photographer unknown.
4 EPB 5213 approaches London Bridge. Date and photographer unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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A very deserted London Bridge sees 4EPB 5005 calling there with a Charing Cross to Gillingham service. Photo taken April 1986, photographer unknown.
A very deserted London Bridge sees 4EPB 5005 calling there with a Charing Cross to Gillingham service. Photo taken April 1986, photographer unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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Taken from the top of North Stoke Tunnel on the Mid Sussex line is 4Cig 7369. Photographer and date unknown.
Taken from the top of North Stoke Tunnel on the Mid Sussex line is 4Cig 7369. Photographer and date unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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The class 155's are often overlooked, sometimes with good reason as they were riddled with faults when first delivered. Just after departure from Chichester alongside the Shiphams meat paste factory is 155333 with the 1300 Brighton to Bristol TM working. Photographer unknown, slide taken 8/3/90.
The class 155's are often overlooked, sometimes with good reason as they were riddled with faults when first delivered. Just after departure from Chichester alongside the Shiphams meat paste factory is 155333 with the 1300 Brighton to Bristol TM working. Photographer unknown, slide taken 8/3/90.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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4Vep 7877 arrives at Horsham from the Three Bridges direction. Photographer and date unknown.
4Vep 7877 arrives at Horsham from the Three Bridges direction. Photographer and date unknown.
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4Vep 7766 arrives in the rain at Faygate. Photographer and date taken unknown.
4Vep 7766 arrives in the rain at Faygate. Photographer and date taken unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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4Veg 7908 appoaches a station on the Mid Sussex line, possibly Amberley. Photographer and date taken unknown.
4Veg 7908 appoaches a station on the Mid Sussex line, possibly Amberley. Photographer and date taken unknown.
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Through the mist 4Sub 4673 rolls towards Horsham on the line from Dorking. Photographer and date taken unknown.
Through the mist 4Sub 4673 rolls towards Horsham on the line from Dorking. Photographer and date taken unknown.
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4Sub 4277 is seen in the sidings at Horsham. Photographer and date taken unknown.
4Sub 4277 is seen in the sidings at Horsham. Photographer and date taken unknown.
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4Cig 7394 seen at Horsham. Photographer and date taken unknown.
4Cig 7394 seen at Horsham. Photographer and date taken unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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4Cig 7328 leaves North Stoke tunnel? near Amberley on the Mid Sussex line. Photographer and date taken unklnown.
4Cig 7328 leaves North Stoke tunnel? near Amberley on the Mid Sussex line. Photographer and date taken unklnown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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Nearly ex works 4Cig 7307 seen at a very wet Faygate. Photographer and date taken unknown.
Nearly ex works 4Cig 7307 seen at a very wet Faygate. Photographer and date taken unknown.
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2008-04-07 00:00:00
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