Tadworth station
Introduction
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Tadworth station
Image: © Marathon Taken: 14 Aug 2013
A branch line along the Chipstead Valley from the Brighton Main Line was first projected in 1884. This scheme failed to take off. The line from Purley East Junction to Kingswood & Burgh Heath was eventually opened on 2nd November 1897 as a single track and this was doubled during 1899. The line finally reached Tattenham Corner on 4th June 1901 - Derby Day. The railway provides attractive views of Chipstead Valley and it is certainly one of the pleasantest rides within London Travelcard Zone 6, even though most of it is in Surrey. Tadworth station opened as Walton-on-the-Hill station on 1st July 1900. This view looks from the down platform up the line towards Purley and London. The original station building seen ahead over the line and which faces onto Cross Road is now disused and at the time this photograph was taken was to let. The exit is now to the right leading to The Avenue. See also http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3623434 for a view of the disused station building from street level.
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Image Location
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51.291184
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