1995

 

This 1995 southward view from the level crossing shows the station when it was still fully operational, complete with two energised platform lines. The majority of the infrastructure seen in front of the modern footbridge dates from the station rebuilding of 1893. © David Glasspool Collection

 

1995

 

A landward view from the ''down'' platform shows the tight curvature of the platforms to good effect. At this time, Folkestone still retained a ferry service to Boulogne. Both tracks here have guide rails, and at the time of this photograph, the enclosed footbridge was operational. The V-shaped canopy of the ''up'' platform, dating from 1893, can be seen in the background. Notice that the canopy design on the left is of a different ilk. After the closure of the rolling stock berthing sidings to the west of the station, the ''up'' platform was greatly extended seaward. The brown brick retaining wall on the left is on the former site of the single-track connection from the berthing sidings. The SER canopy and white-washed platform offices mark the extent of the 1893 station. © David Glasspool Collection

 

1995

 

The signal box is not quite as old as those structures dating from the SER 1893 rebuild. This attractive cabin was erected by the SE&CR in about 1915, during a track layout revision programme. Its design origins clearly come from those pre-1900 products of signalling contractor Saxby & Farmer. In 1995, the signal box continued to control the lifting barriers of the adjacent level crossing. © David Glasspool Collection