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EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY

One of the main reasons for doing these web sites is to try and explain to everybody the history of the footplate grades, the conditions they had to work in and the creation of the A.S.L.E.F. branches within the Brighton & Sussex area.

I am therefore very grateful for people sending me personal photos from their personal collection and for allowing me to display them on the web sites. But unfortunately what is missing, are the stories that accompany them. What I want to do is to try and remedy this by starting to record the remaining stories that are still out there, before they too are lost in the midst of time.

I have added some information about some of the drivers that I know and the comments that have already have been sent to me.

If you too have any stories about your own working life on the footplate, the people that you worked with and the conditions you had to work in please send me and I will post, on the web site.

If you are interested in helping me in capturing these stories by any means possible please let me know.

I am trying to find out the names of the A.S.L.E.F. Branch Secretaries for the Eastbourne Branch and the dates they served between. if you have any info please can you let me know.

EASTBOURNE LOCO 1849 ~ 1965

Eastbourne’s locomotive shed opened on 14th May 1849 by L.B.S.C.R. (Shed Code E). The locomotive steam shed remained until the steam was offically withdrawn on 13th June 1965. The steam depot remain opened but now called a Mixed Traction depot. Mixed Traction finally closed in April 1969 along with Three Bridges M.T. & Feltham depots.

With the electrification arriving at Eastbourne in 1935, this created a motorman’s depot at Eastbourne (E.M.U.T.) which was opened in 1935

The Eastbourne Branch of ASLEF was opened on 25th February 1906.

Above is a list of all the engine men that where employed at Eastbourne Locomotive Department in 1877. It is not know if this is list was compiled in seniority order or not. However, the list does clearly indicates the difference in the ages of both drivers & fireman at that period of time.

Below a brief history of the railway arriving at Eastbourne

PART 1

PART 2

Terrier Tank No.76 ' Hailsham' was originally allocated to Hailsham shed and transferred to Eastbourne shed in 1880

DERAILMENT AT TOOTH'S BANK

ON 1st SEPTEMBER 1897

On the 1st September 1897, the 8.18 Eastbourne to Tunbridge Wells train worked by a 'D' Class tank No. 297 'Bonchurch' , left the rails and keeled over while some of the carriages came to rest at the foot of the steep embankment. The accident happened at Tooth's Bank, which is situated Heathfield and Mayfield. Remarkably there was only one fatal casualty, Driver James McKenly, though there were several injuries in the wrecked coaches.

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL

1911

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

An open meeting was held here on Sunday, January 8th, when Mr. W. Warwick addressed a meeting, which was well attended. His address was greatly appreciated and a few questions were put re conciliation boards and Eight Hours Bill. The following resolution was put to the meeting:-

"That in the opinion of this meeting, the time has arrived for all enginemen, firemen and cleaners to become members of the Associated Society, and remain steadfast and true, and by noble brotherhood of societies, build up a gigantic federation, which would benefit all,"

and was carried unanimously. A vote of thanks to Mr. Warwick brought a very successful meeting to a close. Brother C. Broomfield, our branch chairman, presided, and we made one new member. That a few more may be forthcoming is the hope of

BRANCH SECRETARY.

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL1911

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

We held our annual cricket match and super on Good Friday, the weather being all that could be desired. The cricket match, married v. single, was a great success and ended in a draw. a good crowd of spectators lined the field, so next year we shall have to think seriously of gate money. The super, to which 53 sat down, was held in our branch meeting room, with Brother Rogers in the chair and Brother F. Taylor in the vice chair. Several ladies were present, and after the company had done justice to the good things provided the tables were cleared and we settled down to hear a concert, arranged by Brother H. Marshall, of all "locomotive talent." The branch secretary, on behalf of the committee, thanked all present for their support, and also our locomotive foreman for arranging the men's duty so as to enable them to attend the super. He also gave a brief report of last year's working, pointing out we had enrolled 2,320 members and effected a saving of £8,350 12s. 2d., a statement which was received with applause. A dance brought to a close s most enjoyable day.

BRANCH SECRETARY

Eastbourne Semi Roundhouse Loco Shed 1876 - 1911

Locomotive Journal 1912

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

On Good Friday we held our usual cricket match, super,concert and dance. The cricket match was between the married men and the single, the former showing their superiority by winning. It was followed by a super wholly provided by the members and arranged by the members of a working committee, who had the assistance of their wives. The concert was a great success, Levett, Potter, Watson, Wilson, Sellwood, Jeffery, H. Marshall, G. Major, H. Rogers and A. Marshall contributing songs. Brother F. Taylor gave selections with his gramophone, and during the evening Brother H. Rogers, on behalf of the members, presented Brother G. Major with a walking stick, suitably engraved, on his enforced retirement, caused by the eyesight. Brother Major, in responding, thanked the members for the present. We had the pleasure of meeting Brother R. Niner and other members from the St. Leonards Branch, and a very enjoyable day was brought to close at 1.0 a.m.

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL1913

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

At the first meeting this year of the above branch, we had the pleasure of presenting a framed emblem to Brother C. Broomfield, who has held the chairmanship of our branch for the last three years. In responding, Brother Broomfield thanked the members very much, and among other things said he hoped they would give the new chaiman the same support as had been given to him.

Events in the south are very rare, but we note with pleasure the number of new branches that are opened up and down the country, and can't help but think that there is a bright future before the locomotive-men of this country.

BRANCH SECRETARY

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL1913

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

On Good Friday our annual super and concert took place, when sixty-five members and their wives sat down and enjoyed themselves. There was also about a dozen members from the St. Leonards branch, who came to share with us the sport and good things provided by the wives of Brothers H. Rogers, A. Marshall and Geo. Hall. In the afternoon we held our annual cricket match, when Brother Niner's eleven, which suffered defeat by a few runs, played our team, and we wish them better luck next time. The match was played in very bad weather, but we all agreed to go through with it, seeing that we have to work in all sorts of weather. After supper, to which all did ample justice, we had a splendid concert, while one pleasing feature was a presentation of a marble clock to our secretary, Brother A. Marshall, in appreciation of the good work which he has done towards helping to better the conditions of our fellow members. Brother H. Rogers, being in the chair, made the presentation, and on behalf of the brothers wished him good luck in his future work for the Society. Brother A. Marshall said he was surprised, but thanked all the members for the handsome present and said he should value it as a mark of confidence and appreciation of his humble services. He had always endeavored to better the lot of the footplate-men, being of the opinion that as our earning capacity had increased our wages should increased correspondingly. He said that was not the case, although we have received a few concessions which compare favourably with those given by other companies; but as the cost of living is growing at such a great rate wages will have to be speeded up to keep pace with it. We are all pleased with the progress our Society is making, seeing that we have now nearly 27,000 members, while new branches are opened all over the country. He said that enginemen are beginning to realize that there is only one Society for them. He was very pleased to see so many of our members from St. Leonards Branch, and also the good feeling that existed between both branches, and hoped they would come over as often as possible. He also congratulated Brother Niner on his receipt of the Executive Committee's for propaganda work. As one of the deputation Brother Marshall gave a resume of some of the work they have done and how they have had been recognized as representing the enginemen of this system, and hoped by the help of the members to main tain this position,and not rest till we have every engineman in his own Society. Brother Marshall thanked everyone for the help they had given towards making our Good friday supper a success, and hoped that we should all meet together again on many future occasions. Brother Niner put in a few remarks for the St. Leonards members, after which we had a good selection of songs and dances given by members from both branches. We finished up about one o'clock in the morning, everyone going home happy and looking forward for the next Good Friday supper

ONE WHO WAS THERE

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL 1916

EASTBOURNE BRANCH SECRETARY JOINS THE ARMY

By the courtesy of the Eastbourne Gazette we are able to give a photo of our comrade Councilor A. J. Marshall, until recently secretary of our Eastbourne Branch. Brother Marshall has joined the Royal Engineers, and quitted Eastbourne on 8th March for training, prior to service abroad. He will be well known to many of our members outside the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway, as he has been delegate to our Conference in the past, and was nominee for the post of organizer in the last election. Brother Marshall has not only been a valuable member of our Society and branch secretary for some years, but as a staunch Labour man has done much public service in his native town.

He has for some years been a member of the Eastbourne Town Council, in the Labour interest, serving on the finance, general purposes, sanitary, education and housing committees, and held the following positions in addition: member of the Cavendish Ward War Relief Committee, deputy - chairman of War Unemployment Committee, manager of Willowfield Council School, president of Eastbourne Trades and Labour Council, chairman of Eastbourne Working Men's Club, member of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Locomotive Conciliation Board, London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Pension Fund Committee and secretary of our Eastbourne Branch.

This is a splendid record for so young a man, and with it goes the respect and admiration of, not only his fellow trade unionist and socialists, but of his political opponents also. May he safely return to take up all the duties which he has performed so well in the past.

(Bro. A. Marshall is mentioned in a Tun. Wells branch report of Oct 1923)

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL 1917

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

On Saturday, February 17th, a Smoking Concert was held here, at the Rose and Crown Hotel, to give a send - off to our members, Brothers C. Broomfield, P. Fennell, G. Taylor, A. Waller, and some others, who have joined the R.O.D., and would be shortly leaving for abroad. Mr. F. E. Grimes, Loco. Superintendent, presided, and there was about 100 persons present. At the conclusion of the first part of the musical programme the Chairman spoke of the comrades who were leaving to take up an essential part in the great war, and mentioning them by name, proposed their health and wished them good luck and a safe and speedy return. The toast was drunk with musical honours. Brother C. Broomfield made a brief reply, and thanked those present for their expression of such kind feelings. Messrs. H. Payne, T. Taylor, Gladman, Sellwood, Chatfield, Sergeant Gray, Corporal Hicks, and Private Thomas contributed to the programme, while Mr. G. Anslow rendered some verses suitable for the occasion. Miss Wildebank kindly acted as accompanist.

BRANCH SECRETARY

Hubert Hobden

(15.05.1913)

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LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL FEBRUARY 1923

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

May I a small space in our valuable journal, owing to a little difficulty having arisen between our members at St. Leonard’s and Eastbourne Depots re the Seniority and Promotion question. It was decided that an open meeting should take place on Sunday, December 17th. The meeting duly took place, and, to make it a greater success, our worthy Organiser, Bro Barton Wild, paid us a visit, and all members present greatly appreciated his remarks. There was a good attendance, but we should have liked to have seen a few more of our St. Leonard’s members present. The case was explained to them by our Organiser, and although no decision could take place, it is hoped that the matter will be settled at an early date. Another item that was greatly appreciated by our members was the “Modification of our Terms of Service,” explained in detail by Bro. wild. Our members fully realised the effect that the new programme would have if brought into operation, and joined unanimously with our Organiser’s remarks:- “We can afford to lose nothing.” A vote of thanks was passed to Bro. Wild for the fine address given, and the meeting broke up after nearly three hours’ discussion on various subjects. “Fight against slavery,” and “Be prepared” is the motto of

“EASTBOURNIAN”

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL JANUARY 1924

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

The annual Meeting took place on Sunday, December 2^nd, when there was a very good attendance, but still room for improvement. Correspondence from head Office was read, and a fair amount of discussion followed. A letter was read from the local Labour Party, asking for monetary assistance towards the expenses of the local elections, and a collection was taken which realised a good amount. The election of officers for the ensuing year created a lively interest and resulted in a few changes being made. Very instructive and educative addresses were given by Bro. Bumstead, of Ashford Branch, and Bro. Taylor, of Folkestone Branch, two of the nominees for the Sectional Council of the Southern group, and that good will accrue as a result of the visit of these two Brothers I have no doubt. I would like to take the opportunity of making an appeal to all members of this Branch to attend and take a keener interest in all matters relating to our organisation. That this will be one of the good resolutions made in the New Year by all members is the wish of

BUSTY.

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL FEBRUARY 1924

STRIKE ISSUE

The 1924 London Central Strike Committee with committee member J. Langridge back row, fourth from the left.

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL JANUARY 1929

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

The Quarterly Meeting was held on March 10^th, when Bro. Barton Wild attended. After branch business, the meeting was open to all Locomotivemen, and a good attendance had the pleasure of listening to an inspiring address by Bro. Wild, who took as his subject the “Aims and Objects of the Associated.” He took us through the early history of the society, showing how it had grown into a vast organization it is to-day; also how it had gradually improved the conditions of Locomotivemen, by National Agreements, Eight-hour day, etc. he appealed to all locomen to take an intelligent interest in the affairs of the Society, so that we can march forward in the near future 100 per cent. organized industrially and politically, and so ensure for locomotivemen more tolerable conditions of service and just remuneration for their labours. Questions were asked and satisfactorily answered. A vote of thanks to Bro. Wild for his very able address was carried unanimously. Officials and members are determined to do all possible to obtain that 100 per cent. in the near future.

ONE WHO WAS PRESENT

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL JANUARY 1929

EASTBOURNE L.D.C. ELECTION

SIR,- Our members will no doubt be interested in result of the elections for the ensuing year. It has been our aim to arrange amicably for the N.U.R. and ourselves to nominate candidates, so to avoid an election, and it had again been decided this year that we should nominate two and the N.U.R. one. On the notice being posted that nomination papers could be obtained, to be returned by a date arranged by the officials and the scrutineers, there seems to have been a stampede of unofficial N.U.R. members and a “non” for nomination papers. As there was no law against it, they were duly filled up, and returned in order, and an election took place to elect three members to clear the sand out of the machinery for redressing grievances. The result was that two of ours and one unofficial N.U. R. man were elected. Now, had our members decided to have done the same as the unofficial N.U.R. members, the result would have been three of ours elected, as we have a good majority in our union; but, probably, they will have learnt their lesson when the next election comes, as I understand that had their unofficial members wished they could have been nominated, and avoided an election, and the usual antagonism, that results from such methods. When will they learn that discipline is necessary to progress? You will be more surprised to hear that one of them is the adopted Labour candidate at the forthcoming General Election. It will not surprise me if some of his colleagues don’t give him some of his own medicine when the Election comes, although I hope they will remember that it is the principle, and not so much the man, they vote for. I think if he is asked, when he commences his Election campaign, to explain his action in regard to it, he will have some difficulty in giving a satisfactory reply, and he may probably learn that it necessary to have discipline even in a Trade Union Election, and that majority rule should be respected.

FOR UNITY

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL 1934

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

Where were the “grousers” during the branch meeting? Well, you missed a treat: Sectional Council minutes pulled to pieces and put together again, three out of the four points concede by the Company, more money in your pockets; so come and help yourself to more. What a debate on the vital question of transfers by those who have been and those who will be! Electrification affects you all, so come and have a say in the matter. New men attended this first possible meeting: old hand, you want to look into that before the next meeting. The new officers are all triers and willing to teach or be taught. To the older members I say: Come and show them you approve of the new generation; and to the youngsters: Come and pile in, show how much you have learnt; But to all: Help yourselves, `ware sparks. They are on their way to Eastbourne, so let us 100 per cent membership, and a branch room well crowed. There is nothing to be afraid of. We want all your grievances at the branch room to be dealt with satisfactory. To those who are outside the Society: I appeal to them join us and look to the future.

BRANCH REPORTER

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL 1934

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

Yes! We are here again after a very interesting 2 hours discussing several important items, especially the companies’ proposals for the new negotiating machinery, which were not acceptable to the members present at our February meeting, where upon they decided to forward to the E.C. a resolution endorsing their action in refusing the Companies’ proposals, and also ask for the restoration for the 2.1/2 per cent cut, especially now the Companies are having a “good time” according to their finical position. Traffic receipts up, and still going up, so I appeal to all branches to forward your resolution to your E.C. to press for return to normal times.

Now to the non-unionists at the depot I am Glad to report we have made 10 new members since January. Why not make it 20 by our next meeting on April 8th? I ask: Where will the “nons” be in case of accident, and nobody is exempt from them? Think of your wife and family; it only cost 1d. a day to belong to our Society. Think of it, the price of a daily paper. I appeal to those outside: Get your membership form. I have plenty that want filling up. Do not like some our recently transferred “nons” from this depot; be approached by the secretary asking for your card and find that you have not got one to produce. Come in with us; we shan’t bite you! Now I appeal to all members: Do not use the mess room as a branch to air your grievances. They will not get rectified there! Take them to the branch room for just 2 hours a month of your time, and sometimes exciting a that.

W. HARDY BRANCH SECRETARY

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL 1934

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

A smoking concert was given in honour of our recently-returned member, Bro. G. Hall, one of our stalwart trade unionist of 40 years standing. We were pleased to welcome Organising Secretary Bro. J.V. Sweeney, who made the presentations to Bro G. Hall of a suitably subscribed barometer and a hand-bag to Mrs Hall, with short address regarding our Brother’s long membership and the splendid work of the Society during his long service to the railway company from cleaner to driver, and with a hearty good wish that Bro. G. Hall will have a long years of health in his well-earned rest. Our Loco foreman, Mr R. Steele, also attended and enjoyed our company for the evening, which seemed all too short, and gave us a short record of Bro. G. Hall service from 1889 to 1934. he had been looking for late bookings on duty, but I gather he was unfortunate, and his closing remarks were: “We must have had an angel working amongst us.” We continued our very pleasant evening of song and laughter with a room full of our members and N.U.R. members and their wives, to who a cordial invitation had been extended with a presentation from the traffic dept. at Eastbourne of a set of pipes, pouch and tobacco, with appreciation of a long service at Eastbourne. Our chairman, Bro. J. Langridge , of whom we all have to thank for his hard work in arranging the evening’s programme “made good use of his hammer,” it seemed to get our artistes from nowhere we seemed to be crowed out with talent. I should like to thank all those responded to our chairman’s hammer during that most enjoyable evening at which we were granted an extension of licence till 11-30 p.m., and closed memorable evening with "Auld Langs Syne"

W. HARDY BRANCH SECRETARY

LOCOMOTIVE JOURNAL 1934

EASTBOURNE BRANCH

We are still making good headway here, four more new members admitted at our last meeting on June 10^th, making a grand total of 20 since January of this year. Our meeting was attended as usual, by the same number of “regulars” who very seldom miss a meeting, and the same number who get first-hand information from our H.O. regarding all working being done by our fraternity. I would appeal to all those very seldom attend to give a few minutes in the branch-room and listen to a few of the facts, and not rumours which are floated occasionally at the depot. Well we still have good business for our L.D.C. to attend to. I think with the help of our stalwarts a lot can be rectified. I wish to remind our members at Eastbourne: “Creeping paralysis” (electrification) is overcoming this district, and will affect all of us in some way or the other: get to your branch meeting and hear or suggest what should or can be done for our benefit. Our short meeting was brought to a close at 3-15 p.m. and re-opened again as an open meeting for all locomotivemen, at which we had with us our Organising Secretary Bro. J.V. Sweeney, who gave us a very good explanation of the Society’s demand for the return of our cuts and conditions and the retention of the Wages Board, explaining some facts and figures which I hope, has enlightened a few of our members. I would have been pleased to have the “nons” listen to his speech, but they are satisfied with any conditions, and do not need help in the return of their cuts. If they did they would not be outside. I suggest if the companies want to save money they take it from those that do not assist in keeping what we have already got. The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks.

BRANCH SECRETARY

GEORGE TERRY

Left ~ Right:

Fireman Peter Dove & Driver Sid Peckham

Left ~ Right:

Derek Carter, Pat Ray, Arthur Dyval, unknown Collins & Peter Dove c1944

Above & Below

Ex-LB&SCR tank engines photographed whilst shunting in Eastbourne yard.

The era was post Nationalisation (c1949) and neither of the locos display the British Railways logo, but they do have their new British Railway prefixed number, indicating that they are both ex-Southern Railway engines.

EASTBOURNE TRAIN CRASH 25th AUGUST 1958

The Eastbourne station rail crash was an accident on the British railway system which occurred on 25 August 1958 at Eastbourne railway station in East Sussex. The accident killed five people and injured 25 others. Eastbourne station is a terminus station with services to Hastings, Brighton, London Victoria. At the time of the accident, there was a further service to Tonbridge via the Cuckoo Line. It was then common for services from Hastings to Brighton to enter Eastbourne and reverse to carry on its journey. Today, all services between Brighton and Hastings reverse at Eastbourne.

On Monday, 25 August, 1958, at 7:27 a.m., the 7:45 p.m. sleeper-car steam train originating from Glasgow ran past the home signal at Eastbourne at danger. A second train, the 6:47 a.m. multiple-unit, 12-coach, electric passenger train from Ore to the London Bridge, was at the number 4 platform at the Eastbourne station awaiting departure. The first train was carrying 36 passengers and the second 150 passengers. After running the home signal, the steam train struck the electric traveling at a speed of about 25 m.p.h.

The 06:47 Ore to London Bridge service was about to depart Platform 4 worked by Motorman C. Brock. Although scheduled to depart Eastbourne at 07:25, it was running four minutes late. The train had only started to leave when the 19:45 Glasgow to Eastbourne car sleeper service running on the same line collided head on at about 25 miles per hour (40 km/h). The sleeper train had been running twelve minutes late on leaving Mitre Bridge, London, where the locomotives are changed and had arrived at Polegate six minutes late. It left Polegate on time and on approaching Eastbourne was signal checked. Driver Wembridge (Stewarts Lane) failed to see the home signal was set at 'danger' and drove straight through the points, onto the path of the oncoming London Bridge service.

The 06:47 train from Ore to London Bridge was made of 12 coaches from two electric multiple units, formed by a 6PUL unit 3014 and a 6PAN unit 3032. The 19:47 Glasgow to Eastbourne car sleeper consisted of 16 vehicles, two coaches, three sleeping cars, ten vans for luggage and motor cars and a guards van at the rear and was hauled by a Standard Class 5 4-6-0 tender engine, No. 73042. The official accident report stated that the front carriage of the London Bridge train telescoped onto the second coach, forcing both vehicles into the air and onto their sides. The leading coach struck a heavy signal gantry, causing it to collapse, landing away from the coaches. The underframe of the third coach was slightly bent. The steam locomotive derailed and the front end and smokebox were damaged but the leading coach was buffer locked with the tender, although some vans towards the rear of the sleeper train did suffer some damage by derailing and bent buffers.

The only fatalities occurred in the London Bridge train. The motorman C. Brock and three passengers were killed at the scene; the fourth passenger died later in hospital. A total of 40 people sustained injuries in the incident. The enquiry noted that there was heavy rain in the area leading up to the accident although at the time of the incident this was reduced to a light drizzle as reported by many members of staff.

Pathe News report

Rail report

Driver Roy Tutt & Fireman Bob Waghorne in C1963.

Bob later transfered from Eastbourne to Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Ore, St Leonards, and Hastings depots

Fireman John Mould

John later become a driver at Ore and Eastbourne depots

Video footage taken around the Eastbourne area towards the end of steam.

Video footage taken around the Polegate area towards the end of steam.

The last rostered steam train from Eastbourne to Tunbridge Wells West via Heathfield "the Cuckoo Line" on 12.06.1965. worked by Eastbourne crew Driver George Terry & Fireman Bob Waghorne.

Above Left at Horam (may be Heathfield?) and Right Bob Waghorne taking water at Heathfield.

Above video footage of the "Cuckoo Line"

The video features the last rostered steam train from Eastbourne to Tunbridge Wells West and the return working via Heathfield on 12th June 1965.

The footplate that can be seen are Eastbourne Engine Driver George Terry & Fireman Bob Waghorne.

Above Left: The last rostered steam train departing from Tunbridge Wells West to Eastbourne via Heathfield "the Cuckoo Line" 12.06.1965. worked by Eastbourne crew Driver George Terry & Fireman Bob Waghorne

(Bob is pictured looking out of cab window).

Above Right: arrived at Eastbourne for the last time. Bob Waghorne is pictured.

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Eastbourne shed interior early 1950's. Roads 1 and 2

Outside of Eastbourne shed c. 1949. 4-4-0 No. 32043.

Below four part video footage of the Cuckoo Line prior to closure.

PART 1

PART 2

PART 3

PART 4

Bob Waghorne at Eastbourne Loco shed

En route from Eastbourne Loco to Redhill Loco 03.06.65. Leading loco worked by Driver Evans & Fireman Barnes, Rear loco worked by Driver Cyril Woodrow & Fireman C. Seamus

Driver Ray Pearson

Driver Bill Barnard & Fireman John Barnes taking water at Eridge c1963/4

Waiting departure from Eastbourne Loco to en route Redhill Loco 03.06.65. Leading loco worked by Driver Evans & Fireman Barnes, Rear loco worked by Driver Cyril Woodrow & Fireman C. Seamus