1980

 

A London-bound view shows in the middle-distance, on the right, wagons on the incline between the yard and the main line. On the left can be seen the rear of the 1959-opened ''power box'', perched on the side of the embankment. © Roger Goodrum

1980

 

In the above view, roof demolition was nearly complete. The two pitched sections at the rear were removed shortly afterwards and the building remained standing in this derelict state into the 1990s. © Roger Goodrum

1983

 

A southward view from 1983 reveals the extent of the lattice footbridge and the amount of overgrowth which had taken hold of the yard by this time. The goods shed can be seen in the background, to the left, whilst the sign in the foreground, to the right, states: ''No shunting movements to be made beyond this board when red flag or red light is showing.'' © Chris

1984

 

This bygone southward view from the lattice footbridge during 1984 reveals Electro-Diesel No. 73124 posing in front of the goods shed with a pair of SR Parcel Vans. No. 73124 remains in existence, but since 1984 has carried the revised number 73205. This number was applied when the locomotive became dedicated to the InterCity Business Sector's ''Gatwick Express'' fleet. No. 73205 is now under the ownership of GB Railfreight. © Chris