Disused Stations: Bexhill West Station

In 1949 Bopeep Tunnel at St Leonards had to be closed for extensive repairs. The work lasted from 27 November 1949 until 4 June 1950 which necessitated all main line trains from London to Hastings terminating at Bexhill West. One such train is seen approaching Bexhill West No 1 signal box on the approach to the station on 12 May 1950. 30932 was built to the Maunsell Schools Class design in 1935 at Eastleigh works. It entered Southern Railway service in the February numbered 932 and named 'Blundells' and was not withdrawn until February of 1961 from Ashford Chart Leacon to be scrapped in August of the same year,

Photo from Mike Pennell's collection