Aylesford
31st July 2005
At the east of the ''up'' platform is the station's signal box, seen here on 31st July 2005. This was
an early Southern Railway design, retaining timber above the side windows. David Glasspool
31st July 2005
An eastward view from the level crossing of the previous picture reveals another semaphore
post and, just behind it, its replacement colour light signal. Re-signalling work began in
December 2004. David Glasspool
31st July 2005
A westward view from the crossing shows the chimney stacks to good effect, with both signal
posts and the footbridge in view. The low-sided wall on the left is built in the distinctive yellow
brick employed on many SER buildings in the company's early years. David Glasspool
General Station Review
Originally opened: 18th June 1856
Level of originality: Excellent. Main station building survives, notably in excellent condition, albeit now an Indian takeaway. Platforms, footbridge and signal box are all original and when photographed, semaphore signals were still in evidence. Bus shelters now on platforms.
General Condition: Excellent. Refurbished by British Rail, also with valuable support from the Railway Heritage Trust.
Railway Companies:
South Eastern Railway (1856 - 1898)
South Eastern & Chatham Railway (1899 - 1922)
Southern Railway (1923 - 1947)
British Rail Southern Region (1948 - 1981)
London & SouthEast (1982 - 1986)
Network SouthEast (1986 - 1995)
Connex South Eastern (1996 - 2003)
South Eastern Trains (2004 - 2006)
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