Singleton - West Sussex

[Richard Jones]

Ladies & Gentlemen,

 

I've only just signed up to RM web, so I though I would see if it could yield any prototype information for my proposed model.

 

I am planning (wait to see if it gets past that stage!) a layout based on Singleton - you can see my (planning) efforts to date on the TEMPLOT forum at:

 

http://85a.co.uk/for...010&forum_id=12

 

I have a number of suitable LBSCR kits from Albion, DJH, Roxey, Blacksmith and ACE waiting to be built, though I will set the period as circa 1930 and will relax the weight restrictions for larger locos...

 

I have a good selection of the published books, including the recent edition of The Southern Way (issue 16), but if anyone knows of any more photos of Singleton that haven't been published - particularly the turntable and platform buildings I would be very pleased to hear from you.

 

best wishes

 

Richard

[Oldddudders]

Branchlines to Midhurst comes to mind, but then you'd have that one.

 

More than 30 years ago, West Sussex CC had copies of the original official pics taken at/before opening of the line, in their library (I think) at Chi. No idea whether they are still available, but they sold prints for a modest fee. Some of these also appear - a bit small - in Paul Clark's Chichester & Midhurst Railway, pub Turntable Publications 1979 ISBN 0 902844 53 9, which has other details, too. I think Paul worked in the Area Manager's Office at Barnham.

[Richard Jones]

Many thanks,

 

I have the Paul Clark book, and many of the Bannister photos from West Sussex CC - they have been very helpful.

 

I have a feeling there are more photos in the collection of E Wallis - former SR signal engineer, but haven't been able to find who has them.

 

best wishes

 

Richard