Gillingham
An eastward view on 31st May 2006 reveals the interesting island canopy arrangement. Note
that up to the footbridge, the canopy is of 1932 origin, but the framework at least beyond it, is
of LC&DR design. Under the LC&DR framework are also the crème brick platform offices of
the same company (as seen at Bromley South). David Glasspool
The signal box is seen adjacent to the level crossing on 11th March 2004. The signal box has
changed in appearance over the years, if not somewhat inconspicuously. The window section
to the left of the entrance door was formerly bricked up, a continuation of the main signal box
base. This area presumably became glazed when lattice manual crossing gates were replaced by
automatic lifting barriers in June 1964. Furthermore, the windows formerly extended all the way
up to the roof edge, but these smaller windows have now been replaced by wooden planks. The
Chatham Dockyard branch is seen spurring off tightly to the right, and the trio of sidings can be
seen once again. David Glasspool
A later view from 31st May 2006 already reveals changes. Note that the signal box's side entrance
has been blocked off and a new flight of stairs erected at the rear - this would explain the scaffolding
in the previous picture. The state-of-the-art inter-locking signalling centre is in evidence in the middle
of this westward view. The signalling centre was developed by Network SouthEast in conjunction with
the ''Networker'' project of the early 1990s. No. 375617 is seen trundling into the station. David Glasspool
The line between Rochester, Chatham and Gillingham features a number of tight curves. One of
these is seen making its way through the cutting to the west of the station. The bridge in the foreground
carries the road and station building, whilst that suspended above the cutting, in the background, forms
part of a footpath. The view is from 11th March 2004. David Glasspool
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