Sevenoaks railway station was opened on 2 March 1868. It was formerly known as "Tubs Hill", after the adjacent area. There is a second station, on the branch to Swanley Junction, which opened on 2 June 1862. The station is named after the Bat & Ball local inn which is now closed, and serves the north end of the town.
The two lines to Sevenoaks were electrified in January 1935. It was the first station in Britain to be rebuilt in the later well-known British Rail red, white and blue colour scheme. When the station was reconstructed in the 1970s a new ticket office was built replacing the old wooden S.E.R. building. Two additional side platforms were also abolished.
A train station, railway station, railroad station, or depot (see below) is a railway facility where trains regularly stop to load or unload passengers or freight.
It generally consists of at least one track-side platform and a station building (depot) providing such ancillary services as ticket sales and waiting rooms. If a station is on a single-track line, it often has a passing loop to facilitate traffic movements. The smallest stations are most often referred to as "stops" or, in some parts of the world, as "halts" (flag stops).
Stations may be at ground level, underground, or elevated. Connections may be available to intersecting rail lines or other transport modes such as buses, trams or other rapid transit systems.
Terminology
In the United States, the most common term in contemporary usage is train station. Railway station and railroad station are less frequent; also, American usage makes a distinction between the terms railroad and railway.
In Britain and other Commonwealth countries, traditional usage favours railway station or simply station, even though train station, which is often perceived as an Americanism, is now about as common as railway station in writing; railroad station is not used, railroad being obsolete there. In British usage, the word station is commonly understood to mean a railway station unless otherwise qualified.
Sevenoaks is a town situated in western Kent, England, 21 miles (34km) south-east of Charing Cross, on a commuter main line from the capital London. The town gives its name to the Sevenoaks district, of which it is the principal town, followed by Swanley and Edenbridge.
A settlement was recorded in the 13th century, when a market was established. Construction of Knole House in the 15th century helped develop the village. Sevenoaks became part of the modern communications network when one of the early turnpikes was opened in the 18th century; the railway was relatively late in reaching it. In the 21st century, it has a large commuting population although the nearby Fort Halstead defence installation is a major local employer. Located to the south-east of the town is Knole Park, within which lies Knole House.
The district was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the Sevenoaks Urban District, Sevenoaks Rural District and part of Dartford Rural District and is one of thirteen districts in the geographic county of Kent, one of which has unitary authority status, Medway, which means it does not obtain services or projects from Kent County Council. The latter is responsible for highways, public paths, fire and rescue, certain aspects of health and social care and education/libraries. The rest of local government is mostly at district level although the area has civil parish councils also.
Geography
The area is approximately evenly divided between buildings and infrastructure on the one hand and woodland or agricultural fields on the other. It contains the upper valley of the River Darenth and some headwaters of the River Eden.
In terms of districts, it borders Dartford to the north, Gravesham to the northeast, Tonbridge and Malling to the east, briefly Tunbridge Wells to the southeast. It also borders two which, equal to it, do not have borough status, the Wealden district of East Sussex to the south and the Tandridge district of Surrey to the southwest. It borders the London Boroughs of Bromley and Bexley to the northwest.
With the exception of the one-year Parliament in 1923, the constituency has to date been a Conservativestronghold.
Sir Thomas Jewell Bennett before entering Parliament was a leader writer at The Standard and lived in India for many years, working at the Bombay Gazette before becoming both editor and principal proprietor of the Times of India. Bennett returned to England in 1901 and in 1910 unsuccessfully contested his first Parliamentary election, losing to Alfred Gelder at the time of David Lloyd George and H. H. Asquith's celebrated "People's Budget". He represented the seat for five years from 1918.
Higher in government in this period was Hilton Young, the Health Secretary between 1931 and 1935. The health portfolio at the time included responsibility for housing, including slum clearance and rehousing. Key items of legislation to which he contributed in this period were: the Town and Country Planning Act (1932) (which applied to all 'developable' land), the Housing Act (1935) (which laid down standards of accommodation) and the Restriction of Ribbon Development Act (1935) (which sought to consolidate urban development and restrict ribbon sprawl along major highways).
My first trip out for a few weeks after a minor operation. I cycled to Orpington and took the train to Sevenoaks. Featuring Thameslink and Southeastern services at both the main station and Bat & Ball.
published: 01 Oct 2021
Trains at Sevenoaks (SEML) 27/07/2020
UK Railway trains at Sevenoaks station (Kent) including Southeastern and Thameslink in July 2020! 🏴
A Weekday of South Eastern trains at Sevenoaks, heading around the South East of the United Kingdom. Trains include:
- Southeastern Class 375s (4 Variants)
- 375/6 - Built in 1999/01 - AC & DC
- 375/7 - Built in 2001/02 - DC Only
- 375/8 - Built in 2004/05 - DC Only
- 375/9 - Built in 2003/04 - Commuter Layout
- Southeastern Class 465 & 466s
- Thameslink Class 700s
- GB Railfreight Class 66
Filmed on 27th July 2020, Between 13.50 and 14.45.
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00:00 Introduction
00:13 Where are we today?
00:25 1Y38 375813 + 375710 London Charing Cross to Hastin...
published: 13 Sep 2020
Sevenoaks OO gauge layout - Watching the trains go by
Firstly a very Happy New Year to everyone. Hope you've had a great Christmas and that 2023 is good to you.
Another quick video for this evening. There's not much on the platforms at the moment, but that will change soon as I start to focus more on the scenic side of things again. There is, however, a rather lonely looking man sitting on the only bench in the station, and it made me think how relaxing it can be to just sit and watch trains come and go. I hope to do a few more of these as the variety (and reliability) of stock improves.
Thoughts, comments and suggestions are all welcome, and please feel free to like, comment and subscribe!
published: 31 Dec 2022
Sevenoaks OO - Summer running session
Welcome back to Sevenoaks in OO! Hope everyone's having a good summer despite the weather.
Over the past few weeks I've spent more time concentrating on the scenic side of things, and focused particularly on the area north of the station where the main line to Charing Cross diverges from the Otford branch, which heads off eastwards towards Swanley. With the BT building completed, I was able to concentrate more on areas in front of it. Lots of vegetation, ballasting and laying of third rail, as well as some very fiddly lineside bits and bobs!
Finally with the central 'triangle' done, the main station carpark could go in. This is now complete, and the whole area does allow some nice views of trains arriving and departing from the station.
For a bit of fun I've also filmed some new 'cab vi...
published: 25 Jul 2023
Trains @ Sevenoaks Railway Station - 28th November 2018
One of the wankerish trains from Ashford which doesn't stop at Sevenoaks. An Electrostar, technically.
published: 22 Dec 2008
Sevenoaks Train Station
Train Service From London Charing Cross To Tunbridge Wells Calling At Sevenoaks
published: 27 Dec 2019
Sevenoaks Station, Kent
Video shot mainly on the platform at Sevenoaks, then we depart onboard in an easterly direction. We see FCC Class 319's and South Eastern Class 375 and 465. This is one of many Kent and rail vids I've uploaded - search on "g4shf" to find them.
published: 15 Feb 2013
300 empty seats flash past Sevenoaks station
"Hastings" trains are not currently stopping at Sevenoaks or Orpington on the way to London. This film taken from the 1055 from Tonbridge on 13 February 2014 shows Sevenoaks station as the train speeds through. There were 298 empty seats on the train and the film shows paying passengers on the platform with another 15 minutes to wait.
My first trip out for a few weeks after a minor operation. I cycled to Orpington and took the train to Sevenoaks. Featuring Thameslink and Southeastern services...
My first trip out for a few weeks after a minor operation. I cycled to Orpington and took the train to Sevenoaks. Featuring Thameslink and Southeastern services at both the main station and Bat & Ball.
My first trip out for a few weeks after a minor operation. I cycled to Orpington and took the train to Sevenoaks. Featuring Thameslink and Southeastern services at both the main station and Bat & Ball.
UK Railway trains at Sevenoaks station (Kent) including Southeastern and Thameslink in July 2020! 🏴
A Weekday of South Eastern trains at Sevenoaks, headi...
UK Railway trains at Sevenoaks station (Kent) including Southeastern and Thameslink in July 2020! 🏴
A Weekday of South Eastern trains at Sevenoaks, heading around the South East of the United Kingdom. Trains include:
- Southeastern Class 375s (4 Variants)
- 375/6 - Built in 1999/01 - AC & DC
- 375/7 - Built in 2001/02 - DC Only
- 375/8 - Built in 2004/05 - DC Only
- 375/9 - Built in 2003/04 - Commuter Layout
- Southeastern Class 465 & 466s
- Thameslink Class 700s
- GB Railfreight Class 66
Filmed on 27th July 2020, Between 13.50 and 14.45.
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⏰Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Where are we today?
00:25 1Y38 375813 + 375710 London Charing Cross to Hastings
01:04 9Y31 700007 London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks
01:32 1Y88 375817 + 375906 Hastings to London Charing Cross
02:16 4Y19 66718 Mountfield Sidings to Southampton Western Docks
02:42 2Y86 465911 + 465932 + 466023 Sevenoaks to London Charing Cross
03:16 2Y32 466034 + 465919 + 465931 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks
03:53 2V96 375912 + 375924 London Victoria to Ramsgate
04:30 1Y40 375828 + 375802 London Charing Cross to Hastings
05:12 2C42 375918 + 375919 Ramsgate to London Victoria
05:54 9Y33 700037 London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks
06:22 1Y52 375701 + 375617 Hastings to London Charing Cross
06:51 2Y88 465931 + 465919 + 466034 Sevenoaks to London Charing Cross
07:19 2Y34 465928 + 465903 + 466009 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks
07:39 2C44 375916 + 375926 Ramsgate to London Victoria
08:17 2V42 375628 + 375804 London Victoria to Ramsgate
09:11 Thanks for Watching!
🚄 INFORMATION KEY
Train Numbers – e.g. 43032 or 800110 – These are train numbers which are specific to that train. No trains can be numbered the same. Locos are 5 digit numbers where the first two numbers are the class of train e.g. 67010 would be a class 67. Multiple Units are 6 digit numbers where the first three numbers are the class of train e.g. 390154 would be a class 390. Click Here to learn more
➤ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOPS#TOPS_numbering_under_British_Rail
Headcodes – e.g. 1F32 or 5M00 – These are used by the railway signallers to determine where trains are on the network. Every train within a region has a specific four code ID. Click Here to learn more
➤ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_reporting_number
Set Number – e.g. WB64 or NL04 – These are semi-permanent loco hauled coach formations which are kept together for formalities. The first two letters usually indicate the maintenance depot responsible e.g. OC is Old Oak Common, LA is Laira. The number indicates the rake number.
🚄 ABOUT ME
Hello everyone, I’m StarlifeStudios and my passion is to experience and video railway stations across the United Kingdom at both small and large locations, but, with an informative twist! My videos are also designed as a historical reference for the days of the past and to reminisce about the way things were. Join me as I continue to travel and be sure to let me know if you’d like me to video at your favourite or local station.
UK Railway trains at Sevenoaks station (Kent) including Southeastern and Thameslink in July 2020! 🏴
A Weekday of South Eastern trains at Sevenoaks, heading around the South East of the United Kingdom. Trains include:
- Southeastern Class 375s (4 Variants)
- 375/6 - Built in 1999/01 - AC & DC
- 375/7 - Built in 2001/02 - DC Only
- 375/8 - Built in 2004/05 - DC Only
- 375/9 - Built in 2003/04 - Commuter Layout
- Southeastern Class 465 & 466s
- Thameslink Class 700s
- GB Railfreight Class 66
Filmed on 27th July 2020, Between 13.50 and 14.45.
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⏰Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Where are we today?
00:25 1Y38 375813 + 375710 London Charing Cross to Hastings
01:04 9Y31 700007 London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks
01:32 1Y88 375817 + 375906 Hastings to London Charing Cross
02:16 4Y19 66718 Mountfield Sidings to Southampton Western Docks
02:42 2Y86 465911 + 465932 + 466023 Sevenoaks to London Charing Cross
03:16 2Y32 466034 + 465919 + 465931 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks
03:53 2V96 375912 + 375924 London Victoria to Ramsgate
04:30 1Y40 375828 + 375802 London Charing Cross to Hastings
05:12 2C42 375918 + 375919 Ramsgate to London Victoria
05:54 9Y33 700037 London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks
06:22 1Y52 375701 + 375617 Hastings to London Charing Cross
06:51 2Y88 465931 + 465919 + 466034 Sevenoaks to London Charing Cross
07:19 2Y34 465928 + 465903 + 466009 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks
07:39 2C44 375916 + 375926 Ramsgate to London Victoria
08:17 2V42 375628 + 375804 London Victoria to Ramsgate
09:11 Thanks for Watching!
🚄 INFORMATION KEY
Train Numbers – e.g. 43032 or 800110 – These are train numbers which are specific to that train. No trains can be numbered the same. Locos are 5 digit numbers where the first two numbers are the class of train e.g. 67010 would be a class 67. Multiple Units are 6 digit numbers where the first three numbers are the class of train e.g. 390154 would be a class 390. Click Here to learn more
➤ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOPS#TOPS_numbering_under_British_Rail
Headcodes – e.g. 1F32 or 5M00 – These are used by the railway signallers to determine where trains are on the network. Every train within a region has a specific four code ID. Click Here to learn more
➤ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_reporting_number
Set Number – e.g. WB64 or NL04 – These are semi-permanent loco hauled coach formations which are kept together for formalities. The first two letters usually indicate the maintenance depot responsible e.g. OC is Old Oak Common, LA is Laira. The number indicates the rake number.
🚄 ABOUT ME
Hello everyone, I’m StarlifeStudios and my passion is to experience and video railway stations across the United Kingdom at both small and large locations, but, with an informative twist! My videos are also designed as a historical reference for the days of the past and to reminisce about the way things were. Join me as I continue to travel and be sure to let me know if you’d like me to video at your favourite or local station.
Firstly a very Happy New Year to everyone. Hope you've had a great Christmas and that 2023 is good to you.
Another quick video for this evening. There's not mu...
Firstly a very Happy New Year to everyone. Hope you've had a great Christmas and that 2023 is good to you.
Another quick video for this evening. There's not much on the platforms at the moment, but that will change soon as I start to focus more on the scenic side of things again. There is, however, a rather lonely looking man sitting on the only bench in the station, and it made me think how relaxing it can be to just sit and watch trains come and go. I hope to do a few more of these as the variety (and reliability) of stock improves.
Thoughts, comments and suggestions are all welcome, and please feel free to like, comment and subscribe!
Firstly a very Happy New Year to everyone. Hope you've had a great Christmas and that 2023 is good to you.
Another quick video for this evening. There's not much on the platforms at the moment, but that will change soon as I start to focus more on the scenic side of things again. There is, however, a rather lonely looking man sitting on the only bench in the station, and it made me think how relaxing it can be to just sit and watch trains come and go. I hope to do a few more of these as the variety (and reliability) of stock improves.
Thoughts, comments and suggestions are all welcome, and please feel free to like, comment and subscribe!
Welcome back to Sevenoaks in OO! Hope everyone's having a good summer despite the weather.
Over the past few weeks I've spent more time concentrating on the sc...
Welcome back to Sevenoaks in OO! Hope everyone's having a good summer despite the weather.
Over the past few weeks I've spent more time concentrating on the scenic side of things, and focused particularly on the area north of the station where the main line to Charing Cross diverges from the Otford branch, which heads off eastwards towards Swanley. With the BT building completed, I was able to concentrate more on areas in front of it. Lots of vegetation, ballasting and laying of third rail, as well as some very fiddly lineside bits and bobs!
Finally with the central 'triangle' done, the main station carpark could go in. This is now complete, and the whole area does allow some nice views of trains arriving and departing from the station.
For a bit of fun I've also filmed some new 'cab view' shots to give a driver's eye view of the new scenic area. And finally there's a passenger view, which gives some sense of the length of the scenic area from the fiddle yard right round to the tunnel.
Hope you enjoy the clips, and please feel free to leave feedback and comments - all are welcome.
Welcome back to Sevenoaks in OO! Hope everyone's having a good summer despite the weather.
Over the past few weeks I've spent more time concentrating on the scenic side of things, and focused particularly on the area north of the station where the main line to Charing Cross diverges from the Otford branch, which heads off eastwards towards Swanley. With the BT building completed, I was able to concentrate more on areas in front of it. Lots of vegetation, ballasting and laying of third rail, as well as some very fiddly lineside bits and bobs!
Finally with the central 'triangle' done, the main station carpark could go in. This is now complete, and the whole area does allow some nice views of trains arriving and departing from the station.
For a bit of fun I've also filmed some new 'cab view' shots to give a driver's eye view of the new scenic area. And finally there's a passenger view, which gives some sense of the length of the scenic area from the fiddle yard right round to the tunnel.
Hope you enjoy the clips, and please feel free to leave feedback and comments - all are welcome.
Welcome to My Channel South Coast Trainspotter. This Video: Trains @ Sevenoaks Railway Station. Included Are Class 66, 375, 465, 466 and 700 Operated By Thamesl...
This time ' Along the Railway Line ', I am going along the Darent Valley Line. And in this video, I am at Sevenoaks Railway Station. includes some freight acti...
Video shot mainly on the platform at Sevenoaks, then we depart onboard in an easterly direction. We see FCC Class 319's and South Eastern Class 375 and 465. T...
Video shot mainly on the platform at Sevenoaks, then we depart onboard in an easterly direction. We see FCC Class 319's and South Eastern Class 375 and 465. This is one of many Kent and rail vids I've uploaded - search on "g4shf" to find them.
Video shot mainly on the platform at Sevenoaks, then we depart onboard in an easterly direction. We see FCC Class 319's and South Eastern Class 375 and 465. This is one of many Kent and rail vids I've uploaded - search on "g4shf" to find them.
"Hastings" trains are not currently stopping at Sevenoaks or Orpington on the way to London. This film taken from the 1055 from Tonbridge on 13 February 2014 s...
"Hastings" trains are not currently stopping at Sevenoaks or Orpington on the way to London. This film taken from the 1055 from Tonbridge on 13 February 2014 shows Sevenoaks station as the train speeds through. There were 298 empty seats on the train and the film shows paying passengers on the platform with another 15 minutes to wait.
"Hastings" trains are not currently stopping at Sevenoaks or Orpington on the way to London. This film taken from the 1055 from Tonbridge on 13 February 2014 shows Sevenoaks station as the train speeds through. There were 298 empty seats on the train and the film shows paying passengers on the platform with another 15 minutes to wait.
My first trip out for a few weeks after a minor operation. I cycled to Orpington and took the train to Sevenoaks. Featuring Thameslink and Southeastern services at both the main station and Bat & Ball.
UK Railway trains at Sevenoaks station (Kent) including Southeastern and Thameslink in July 2020! 🏴
A Weekday of South Eastern trains at Sevenoaks, heading around the South East of the United Kingdom. Trains include:
- Southeastern Class 375s (4 Variants)
- 375/6 - Built in 1999/01 - AC & DC
- 375/7 - Built in 2001/02 - DC Only
- 375/8 - Built in 2004/05 - DC Only
- 375/9 - Built in 2003/04 - Commuter Layout
- Southeastern Class 465 & 466s
- Thameslink Class 700s
- GB Railfreight Class 66
Filmed on 27th July 2020, Between 13.50 and 14.45.
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⏰Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Where are we today?
00:25 1Y38 375813 + 375710 London Charing Cross to Hastings
01:04 9Y31 700007 London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks
01:32 1Y88 375817 + 375906 Hastings to London Charing Cross
02:16 4Y19 66718 Mountfield Sidings to Southampton Western Docks
02:42 2Y86 465911 + 465932 + 466023 Sevenoaks to London Charing Cross
03:16 2Y32 466034 + 465919 + 465931 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks
03:53 2V96 375912 + 375924 London Victoria to Ramsgate
04:30 1Y40 375828 + 375802 London Charing Cross to Hastings
05:12 2C42 375918 + 375919 Ramsgate to London Victoria
05:54 9Y33 700037 London Blackfriars to Sevenoaks
06:22 1Y52 375701 + 375617 Hastings to London Charing Cross
06:51 2Y88 465931 + 465919 + 466034 Sevenoaks to London Charing Cross
07:19 2Y34 465928 + 465903 + 466009 London Charing Cross to Sevenoaks
07:39 2C44 375916 + 375926 Ramsgate to London Victoria
08:17 2V42 375628 + 375804 London Victoria to Ramsgate
09:11 Thanks for Watching!
🚄 INFORMATION KEY
Train Numbers – e.g. 43032 or 800110 – These are train numbers which are specific to that train. No trains can be numbered the same. Locos are 5 digit numbers where the first two numbers are the class of train e.g. 67010 would be a class 67. Multiple Units are 6 digit numbers where the first three numbers are the class of train e.g. 390154 would be a class 390. Click Here to learn more
➤ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TOPS#TOPS_numbering_under_British_Rail
Headcodes – e.g. 1F32 or 5M00 – These are used by the railway signallers to determine where trains are on the network. Every train within a region has a specific four code ID. Click Here to learn more
➤ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_reporting_number
Set Number – e.g. WB64 or NL04 – These are semi-permanent loco hauled coach formations which are kept together for formalities. The first two letters usually indicate the maintenance depot responsible e.g. OC is Old Oak Common, LA is Laira. The number indicates the rake number.
🚄 ABOUT ME
Hello everyone, I’m StarlifeStudios and my passion is to experience and video railway stations across the United Kingdom at both small and large locations, but, with an informative twist! My videos are also designed as a historical reference for the days of the past and to reminisce about the way things were. Join me as I continue to travel and be sure to let me know if you’d like me to video at your favourite or local station.
Firstly a very Happy New Year to everyone. Hope you've had a great Christmas and that 2023 is good to you.
Another quick video for this evening. There's not much on the platforms at the moment, but that will change soon as I start to focus more on the scenic side of things again. There is, however, a rather lonely looking man sitting on the only bench in the station, and it made me think how relaxing it can be to just sit and watch trains come and go. I hope to do a few more of these as the variety (and reliability) of stock improves.
Thoughts, comments and suggestions are all welcome, and please feel free to like, comment and subscribe!
Welcome back to Sevenoaks in OO! Hope everyone's having a good summer despite the weather.
Over the past few weeks I've spent more time concentrating on the scenic side of things, and focused particularly on the area north of the station where the main line to Charing Cross diverges from the Otford branch, which heads off eastwards towards Swanley. With the BT building completed, I was able to concentrate more on areas in front of it. Lots of vegetation, ballasting and laying of third rail, as well as some very fiddly lineside bits and bobs!
Finally with the central 'triangle' done, the main station carpark could go in. This is now complete, and the whole area does allow some nice views of trains arriving and departing from the station.
For a bit of fun I've also filmed some new 'cab view' shots to give a driver's eye view of the new scenic area. And finally there's a passenger view, which gives some sense of the length of the scenic area from the fiddle yard right round to the tunnel.
Hope you enjoy the clips, and please feel free to leave feedback and comments - all are welcome.
Video shot mainly on the platform at Sevenoaks, then we depart onboard in an easterly direction. We see FCC Class 319's and South Eastern Class 375 and 465. This is one of many Kent and rail vids I've uploaded - search on "g4shf" to find them.
"Hastings" trains are not currently stopping at Sevenoaks or Orpington on the way to London. This film taken from the 1055 from Tonbridge on 13 February 2014 shows Sevenoaks station as the train speeds through. There were 298 empty seats on the train and the film shows paying passengers on the platform with another 15 minutes to wait.
Sevenoaks railway station was opened on 2 March 1868. It was formerly known as "Tubs Hill", after the adjacent area. There is a second station, on the branch to Swanley Junction, which opened on 2 June 1862. The station is named after the Bat & Ball local inn which is now closed, and serves the north end of the town.
The two lines to Sevenoaks were electrified in January 1935. It was the first station in Britain to be rebuilt in the later well-known British Rail red, white and blue colour scheme. When the station was reconstructed in the 1970s a new ticket office was built replacing the old wooden S.E.R. building. Two additional side platforms were also abolished.
Walking through the town where you live And I dream of another day Daylight failing over the railings Past your window As another dream in the railway station You're too late You're gonna have to wait all day now 'Cause no one else will help you Follow me to the seaside It's fine for a daydream They just let you down They just let you down Summer's gone incompletely You're no one, you can disappear If you don't try now If you don't try again On a sunny day I think It gets hard to remember They won't let you down They won't let you down They won't let you down Seen something you've done Far in a distance You're waiting and watching And don't think it's helping They won't let you down They won't let you down