1984

 

This is Blue Boar Lane Level Crossing, which cut through the middle of the sidings, requiring a multitude of crossing gates, some of which are seen here in this view from 1984. The majority of these gates did not meet in the middle, thus it was still possible to walk around them when they were closed. The level crossing was the rough boundary between what was considered ''Rochester Freight Depot'' and ''Chatham Sidings''. Class 33 No. 33049 is in view: the locomotive was fronting a pair of ''Railfreight'' branded vans. © Chris

1984

 

A southward view towards the station during 1984 shows a motley collection of EMUs making their way to Ramsgate. On the rear is a 4 VEP driving trailer, next is a 4-CAP unit, beyond that a 2 EPB, and finally the remaining three vehicles of the 4 Vep unit. On the left is the side wall of the goods shed. © Chris

1984

 

A northward view from 1984 shows what is thought to be No. 33049 fronting a wagon containing drums of lubricating oil. In the background can be seen rows of SPA 31.5 tonne steel plate wagons, which were two-axle air-braked vehicles. These SPA wagons had been stored in the yard for some time. © Chris