The footbridge dates from the 1880s, when it replaced an earlier bridge at the time when the level crossing was abolished. The closure of the level crossing allowed the southward extension of the platforms, the removal of the gate box, and the provision of a new signal box at the opposite end of the station. © David Glasspool
A view towards Kent House, from the footbridge, shows the Crossing Keeper's house still extant on the right, this now being a private residence. The road formerly ran across the tracks in-between the house and the present-day footbridge. © David Glasspool
Another Victoria-bound view, this time without Class 465, shows the southern portal of Penge Tunnel. The first arched bridge carries the Crystal Palace ''down'' line; the second over bridge carries the four track Brighton main line; finally, the third span over the tunnel portal carries the ''up'' line from Crystal Palace. © David Glasspool
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