Greenhithe
For Bluewater
17th May 2004
To the east of the station the double track line disappears into Greenhithe Tunnel, this stretching for 253 yards to take the railway through the chalk face and under "London Road". Greenhithe was home to the "Empire Paper Mills". The signal post seen in the background of this view marks the approximate position of the former connecting spur with the paper mills. The single-track line once continued into the now overgrown area, at 45 degrees to the North Kent Line. Class 60 No. 60071 is seen heading light engine for Hoo Junction as a train formed of two Class 465s is seen approaching the platforms with a Charing Cross service. © David Glasspool
10th November 2004
A westward view six months later shows signs of change. The greenery behind the "down" platform has been cleared to make way for a second station entrance and a new bus stop turnaround facility. © David Glasspool
10th November 2004
Class 66 No. 66569 is seen approaching the station on a container working from Thamesport on 10th November 2004. The overgrown area on the left side of the running lines marks the former site of the connecting spur with the Empire Paper Mills at Ingress Abbey. © David Glasspool
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