Sevington Sidings: 2023

Plan showing the revised connection with Sevington Loop and that the western portion of the original site had been absorbed into a lorry park. Click the above for a larger version. © David Glasspool

15th March 2024

Today, the location is formally known as “Sevington Sidings”, although has also been referred to as “Sevington Yard”, particularly in the early years. A southward view captures wooden-sleeper track and rails that have not been used for a while. A daily weekday return working from Hoo Junction exists in the schedule, but only runs as required. The sidings are flanked by high screens for both noise and visual purposes. © David Glasspool

15th March 2024

A public right of way in the form of a restricted byway crosses the throat of the yard, this of which goes by the name of “Sevington Crossing”. The sidings are to the left and protected by palisade fencing, inserted to which are gates that open up when necessary for the passage of rail traffic. © David Glasspool

15th March 2024

A northward view from the byway shows the sidings converging, after which they make a trailing connection with Sevington Loop, the latter of which feeds off the “up” main line. Another palisade gate, in the distance, is closed across the sidings, separating them from the running lines. The tall green-coloured barricade on the right was a planning permission requirement. © David Glasspool