RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted November 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 Hi all, I am looking to replace my generic station building with a suitable 1930s southern design. But I am having difficulty finding a suitable prototype. The station is a main line terminus and my current station building is the one pictured below. I am looking for something of a similar status. The footprint of the two units in the picture is 500mm x 150mm. I like Woking, but it's a bit big, even with the wings chopped off. Same goes for Ramsgate which I also like. Chessington North, Tolworth and Seaton are all a bit small. The nearest I have found is Bishopstone, but I could do with something a little grander. Has anyone got any suggestions? Thanks Ian 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 Richmond. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted November 22, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: Richmond. Yes indeed, I like the look of Richmond. Thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Exeter Central? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted November 22, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, KeithMacdonald said: Exeter Central? It's a spectacular building and one recently modelled by a member of Taunton Model Railway Group. However, I am after something a little more brutalist and more James Robb Scott. Ian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted November 22, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2022 Surbiton. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 If you like brick, try Cooden Beach. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Bishopstone 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Who designed Lewis Station? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Does Horsham Station look too much like a London tube station? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithMacdonald Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 How about Surbiton? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted November 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, KeithMacdonald said: Who designed Lewis Station? Lewes station was built in 1889 - definitely not Art Deco. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted November 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 Woking? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted November 22, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 40 minutes ago, Mallard60022 said: Surbiton. Surbiton I like very much but the main buildings are too big. But I see the're is a smaller version on the south side which might fit better. Does anyone know what's inside the south side building? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted November 22, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 25 minutes ago, KeithMacdonald said: Bishopstone Very nice, but as I said at the beginning, i need something grander. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabato Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Try looking for pictures of stations on the Wimbledon - Sutton line, built in the '20s. sadly most have now been demolished, including St Helier, which might well meet your needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabato Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Oh yes, and I shall be passing through the south side of Surbiton on Friday. I'll try to remember my camera. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium spamcan61 Posted November 22, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Oldddudders said: Richmond. Crikey yes that's definitive Art Deco in my opinion, thanks for pointing it out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 23 minutes ago, Sabato said: Try looking for pictures of stations on the Wimbledon - Sutton line, built in the '20s. sadly most have now been demolished, including St Helier, which might well meet your needs. Good spot with the Wall of Death, and Wimbledon itself, 1929, also deserves a look, and is by the chosen architect. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted November 22, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 58 minutes ago, Sabato said: Try looking for pictures of stations on the Wimbledon - Sutton line, built in the '20s. sadly most have now been demolished, including St Helier, which might well meet your needs. Blimey, St Heller certainly is very brutalist indeed.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted November 22, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 57 minutes ago, Sabato said: Oh yes, and I shall be passing through the south side of Surbiton on Friday. I'll try to remember my camera. Thank you! I have found drawings of surbiton south side which were submitted for a recent planning application. Pictures of the interior details would be great! Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bécasse Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Bromley North station was built in 1926 and has always been a terminus. Alarmy photo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold melmoth Posted November 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 hour ago, KeithMacdonald said: Who designed Lewis Station? A committee? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted November 22, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 22, 2022 3 hours ago, melmoth said: A committee? With lines heading in five directions, the design ended up with a wedge shaped building. You can see how well they worked it out here - 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Holliday Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 12 hours ago, ikcdab said: Blimey, St Heller certainly is very brutalist indeed.... You should see it now!! Southern Nouveau has a fairly comprehensive rundown of Art Deco buildings although only plans for one of the Chessington line buildings. I’m surprised that the latter are considered too small and not grand enough, as some of them look quite impressive to me. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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