The original entrance to Tadworth station
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The original entrance to 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 is the original station building facing onto Cross Road. As can be seen at the time this photograph was taken it was to let, but by 2018 it was spruced up and in use as a restaurant - see http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5656598 The exit is now up to The Avenue. See http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3623430 for the view from the platform.
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