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The Dyke Railway

The railway operated from Brighton to the Devil's Dyke. Opened on 1 September 1887 by the Brighton and Dyke Railway Company, it left the Shoreham line at Aldrington and ran alongside Amherst Crescent, Rowan Avenue and Poplar Avenue (which were, of course, built later), past Brighton and Hove Golf Course, to a station at Devil's Dyke Farm, some 200 feet below.

  • Charles Weller: Last Station Master of the Dyke Railway

    Charles Weller: Last Station Master of the Dyke Railway

  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part I

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part I

    Preparations It’s early September 2008 and five intrepid explorers Tom, Tiarnan, Rudi, Tony and Pete make their preparations for the forthcoming ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part II

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part II

    As the team make their final preparations they hear news from the other end of Brighton that, a-man- (and-his) son, ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part III

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part III

    As the boys cycle up Amherst Crescent, Tom points out that there was more to be seen on Microsoft Virtual ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part IV

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part IV

    Maple Gardens Now quite pleased with themselves, the boys cycle through the twitten (old Sussex word for alleyway) by the side ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part IX

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part IX

    The ride along to Sherbourne Road is easy after the last two difficult hills. The boys then quickly double back ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part V

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part V

    Rudi leads the way towards Knoll Park Recreation Ground, following the route of the old track, now coolly shaded by ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part VI

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part VI

    Eventually Pete and Tony manage to coax the boys off the swings and they lead the way out of the ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part VII

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part VII

    The boys restock with water and chocolate supplies at the parade of shops next to the Grenadier Public House and ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part VIII

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part VIII

    The ride back down Kingston Close is a joy, with brakes squealing all the way to slow the bikes to ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part X

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part X

    The boys quickly cycle along to the Dyke Railway Trail car park where they stop for drinks and to study ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part XI

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part XI

    The boys peddle on up the 1 in 40 incline towards Brighton & Hove Golf Course, which they can see ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part XII

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part XII

    Quite disappointed, the boys unlock their bikes and prepare for the final stage of the expedition.  Pete and Tony ponder ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part XII video

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part XII video

    Re-discovery of Golf Halt platform Pete sets the camera to movie mode and points towards Southwick Power Station and then pans ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part XIII

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part XIII

    A-man- (and-his) son The boys start the final leg of the expedition and wonder about a-man- (and-his) son, has the team ...
  • Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part XIII video

    Exploring the route of the old Dyke Railway: Part XIII video

    Towards Dyke Station, train drivers view Pete switches the camera to movie mode for the final approach towards Dyke Station.  It’s ...
  • Last Stop - Devils Dyke

    Last Stop - Devils Dyke

    The opening of the Dyke Railway The Dyke Railway formally opened on Thursday September 1st 1887.  At 12 noon a special ...
Transport
  • Brighton bus depot, Lewes Road
  • Brighton locomotive works
  • Brighton Station
  • Bypass
  • Disused railway line
  • Haltside Station, Lyndhurst Road
  • Hartington Road Viaduct
  • Highdown Road railway cutting
  • Kemp Town branch
  • Kemp Town station
  • LB&SRC Station
  • Lewes Road Viaduct
  • London Road Station
  • London Road Viaduct
  • Paddle steamers
  • Parcel mail
  • Pool Valley
  • Preston Park Station
  • Railway bridge, New England Road
  • Shoreham Airport
  • Southdown Motor Services
  • Stone pillars on A23
  • The Dyke Railway
  • The Dyke Station
  • Trams on Elm Grove
  • Trolleybuses
  • Volks Electric Railway
  • Whitehawk bus garage
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