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THE DYKE RAILWAY

The railway was opened in 1888. Leaving the main line at Aldrington Halt (previously called Dyke Junction Halt) the single line passed beneath Old Shoreham Road, skirted Gibbet’s farm and crossed the old narrow Hangleton Road. Thence, passing close to Hangleton Church, the line wound round the contours of the Downs and, climbing steadily, reached the Dyke Station after traversing a distance of 5 miles. The outward journey occupied about 30 minutes. Owing to competition by motor- buses, traffic gradually diminished and the line closed on 31 December 1938. The rails and sleepers were removed during the early part of the 1939 - 45 War. These photographs are all of the Dyke Station

Image Reference: JG_37_114.tif
Date: 1939
Image Details: Original monochrome print
Size of Original: 84x54
Place: Hove
Additional Information: No comment

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